The Nomination Database for the Nobel Prize
in Peace, 1901-1956

Year:	1923
Number:	25-6
Nominee:
Name:	André Weiss
Gender:	M
Year, birth:	1858
Year, death:	1928
Profession/Category:	Professor of Law (International Civil Law)
University:	Paris, Dijon
City:	Paris
Country:	FR (FRANCE)
Motivation:	Weiss was nominated for his contribution to the development of international law, mainly through his extensive scientific writings on international civil law. He promoted mediation, a permanent international court of arbitration and sanctions in order to observe the rules of international law. Weiss was member of several juridical associations, including Institut de France, Institut de Droit International, and the International Court of Arbitration at The Hague.
Nominator:
Name:	Estanislas Zeballos
Gender:	M
Profession/Category:	Professor of International Law. Member of the Institute of International Law
University:	Buenos Aires
City:	Buenos Aires
Country:	AR (ARGENTINA)
Evaluation:
Evaluator 1:
Name:	Frede Castberg
Gender:	M