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

Year:	1925
Number:	19-15
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:	Petimezas
Gender:	M
Profession/Category:	Dean at the Faculty of Law
University:	Athens
City:	Athens
Country:	GR (GREECE)
Evaluation:	No
Comment:	The nomination was made on behalf of four other Professors of Law at the University of Athens.