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Ludwig Philipp Albert Schweitzer OM ( German: [ˈalbɛʁt ˈʃvaɪ̯t͡sɐ] ⓘ; 14 January 1875 – 4 September 1965) was an Alsatian polymath. He was a theologian, organist, musicologist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician.
Jan 14, 1999 · Albert Schweitzer was an Alsatian-German theologian, philosopher, organist, and mission doctor in equatorial Africa, who received the 1952 Nobel Prize for Peace for his efforts in behalf of “the Brotherhood of Nations.”
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Hans Schweitzer, the son of a navy officer, was born in Berlin on 25th July, 1901. As a young man he developed right-wing nationalist views and during the German Revolution took part in the fighting against the Spartacus League. (1) A "rabid anti-Semite" he joined the Nazi Party in February 1926.
The Nobel Peace Prize 1952 was awarded to Albert Schweitzer "for his altruism, reverence for life, and tireless humanitarian work which has helped making the idea of brotherhood between men and nations a living one"
Albert Schweitzer. The Nobel Peace Prize 1952. Born: 14 January 1875, Kaysersberg, Germany (now France) Died: 4 September 1965, Lambaréné, Gabon. Residence at the time of the award: France. Role: Missionary surgeon; Founder of Lambaréné (République de Gabon)
Albert Schweitzer was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his philosophy of “reverence for life” and tireless humanitarian work. Albert Schweitzer Photo from the Nobel Foundation archive. Full name: Albert Schweitzer Born: 14 January 1875, Kaysersberg, Germany (now France) Died: 4 September 1965, Lambaréné, Gabon Date awarded: 30 October 1953
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A LBERT S CHWEITZER. 1952 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. Missionary surgeon Founder Lambaréné Hospital (République du Gabon) Background. Jan 14, 1875 - September 4, 1965 Place of Birth: Kaysersberg, Alsace, then Germany Residence: Lambaréné, Gabon. Book Store.
