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José Sette Câmara Filho

1920 – 2002

Brazilian jurist

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Lived 1920 – 2002 (aged 82). José Sette Câmara Filho was a Brazilian jurist, judge, diplomat and politician.

José Sette Câmara Filho (14 April 1920, Alfenas – 30 August 2002, Rio de Janeiro) was a Brazilian lawyer, diplomat, and politician. He served as Judge of the International Court of Justice 1979 to 1988. From 1982 to 1985, he was Vice President of the Court.

Câmara Filho graduated from the Faculty of Law of the Federal University of Minas Gerais in 1945 and pursued graduate studies at the University of McGill. He was Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations in both Geneva and New York. He also served as member of the International Law Commission.

Works Pollution of International Rivers in Collected Courses of the Hague Academy of International Law (The Hague 1985) Methods of Obligatory Settlement of Disputes. in: Mohammed Bedjaoui: International Law: Achievements and Prospects. (Boston 1991)

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Vice President of the International Court of Justice, Judge of the International Court of Justice, Mayor of Rio de Janeiro
Also known as
Jose Sette Camara Filho

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Who was José Sette Câmara Filho?

Brazilian jurist

When was José Sette Câmara Filho born?

José Sette Câmara Filho was born on 14 April 1920 in Alfenas.

When did José Sette Câmara Filho die?

José Sette Câmara Filho died on 30 August 2002 in Rio de Janeiro.

What was José Sette Câmara Filho's occupation?

José Sette Câmara Filho was a jurist, judge, diplomat and politician.

What nationality was José Sette Câmara Filho?

José Sette Câmara Filho was Brazilian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Sette Câmara Filho

· Wikidata: Q639379

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