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Ludwig Philipp Albert Schweitzer OM (German: [ˈalbɛʁt ˈʃvaɪ̯t͡sɐ] ⓘ; 14 January 1875 – 4 September 1965) was a German-born, French polymath from Alsace. 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.”
The Nobel Peace Prize for 1952, having been withheld in that year, was given to him on December 10, 1953. With the $33,000 prize money, he started the leprosarium at Lambaréné. Albert Schweitzer died on September 4, 1965, and was buried at Lambaréné.
Discover Albert Schweitzer famous and rare quotes. Share Albert Schweitzer quotations about animals, life and ethics. "In everyone's life, at some time, our inner..."
Role: Missionary surgeon; Founder of Lambaréné (République de Gabon) Prize motivation: “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 received his Nobel Prize one year later, in 1953. Prize share: 1/1
Jan 14, 2016 · Today marks the 141st birthday of Dr. Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965). In 2016, he may be a somewhat forgotten, or even a controversial, figure but a half a century or more ago, the mere mention of...
Aug 24, 2015 · September 4 marks the 50th anniversary of his death at age 90. We are referring, of course, to Albert Schweitzer, the person Winston Churchill called “a genius of humanity.”
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 ...
Albert Schweitzer. Biographical Introduction. Albert Schweitzer once remarked in conversation, “I think that the most important trait in a religious worker is complete devotion to the truth.” The remark summarized the characteristic quality of Schweitzer’s own life.
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) was a German-born philosopher, theologian, physician, musician, and missionary in Africa. He is famous for his interpretive works on the life of Jesus.
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