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Raphael Lemkin
Raphael Lemkin

Raphael Lemkin was a prominent lawyer and Jewish American, born on June 24, 1900, and died on August 28, 1959. He had a profound impact on international law, particularly for his legal definitions of crimes against humanity and genocide. more

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