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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 (born Jan. 14, 1875, Kaysersberg, Upper Alsace, Ger. [now in France]—died Sept. 4, 1965, Lambaréné, Gabon) 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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Learn about the life and work of Dr. Albert Schweitzer, who founded a hospital in Africa and won the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian efforts. Explore his background, achievements, challenges and legacy in this article by Dr. Howard Markel.
Albert Schweitzer was a theologian, musician, and medical missionary who founded a hospital and leprosarium in French Equatorial Africa. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 for his work in Africa and his promotion of peace and human rights. Learn more about his life, achievements, and bibliography from this biography.
Dr. Albert Schweitzer, M.D. (January 14, 1875 – September 4, 1965), was a German theologian, musician, philosopher, and physician, renowned in the twentieth century as a humanitarian and advocate of peace. Schweitzer received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for founding the Lambaréné Hospital in west Africa and for serving as its physician, and ...
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Aug 24, 2015 · Learn about the life and legacy of Albert Schweitzer, a renowned organist, theologian, physician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Discover how he challenged the status quo on wealth, power and war, and advocated for a spiritual and humane relationship with all living creatures.
Albert Schweitzer was a French doctor, missionary, philosopher and musician who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952 for his humanitarian work in Africa. He believed in the brotherhood of men and nations and the respect of life, and he built a hospital in Gabon and campaigned against nuclear tests.
