José María Ruda
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José María Ruda (Buenos Aires, 1924 – Spain, 7 July 1994) was an Argentine jurist.
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Quick Facts President of the International Court of Justice, Preceded by ...
José María Ruda | |
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President of the International Court of Justice | |
In office 1988–1991 | |
Preceded by | Nagendra Singh |
Succeeded by | Robert Jennings |
Judge of the International Court of Justice | |
In office 1973–1991 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1924-09-08)8 September 1924 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Died | 7 July 1994(1994-07-07) (aged 69) Spain |
Nationality | Argentina |
Alma mater | University of Buenos Aires New York University |
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Between 1964 and 1972 he held a seat on the United Nations International Law Commission. He also served as the Argentine ambassador to the United Nations between 1966 and 1970. He then served as a judge on International Court of Justice ("World Court") from 1973 to 1991. During this period he served as the president of the International Court of Justice between 1988 and 1991.[1]