Francis Lieber

Francis Lieber was a 19th-century German-American lawyer and philosopher known for his work on ethics and laws of war. He authored the "Lieber Code" during the American Civil War, which was one of the first formal guidelines for how soldiers should behave during conflict, emphasizing humane treatment and protections for civilians. His ideas helped shape modern international humanitarian law by providing a framework to limit the barbarity of war and protect non-combatants. Lieber’s work is foundational in understanding how warfare has been regulated to balance military necessity with moral considerations.