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Ludwig Philipp Albert Schweitzer OM ( German: [ˈalbɛʁt ˈʃvaɪ̯t͡sɐ] ⓘ; 14 January 1875 – 4 September 1965) was a French polymath from Alsace. He was a theologian, organist, musicologist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician.
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"
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.”
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Learn about the life and work of Albert Schweitzer, a doctor, missionary, philosopher and musician who received the Nobel Peace Prize for his altruism and humanitarianism. He founded a hospital in Gabon and warned against nuclear tests and radioactive fall-out.
Learn about the life and work of Dr. Albert Schweitzer, who dedicated his career to helping the sick and suffering in Africa. Discover his achievements as a physician, theologian, musician and peace activist, and his controversial views on nuclear weapons.
Learn about the life and work of Albert Schweitzer, who received the Nobel Peace Prize for his philosophy of "reverence for life" and his medical mission in Africa. Discover his achievements as a theologian, musician, organist and Bach scholar.
See the classic photos of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and his work in West Africa, taken by W. Eugene Smith in 1954. Learn the story behind the most famous image of Schweitzer, which was manipulated by the photographer to create a dramatic effect.
