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Albert Schweitzer was a theologian, philosopher and physician, born on January 14, 1875 in Kaysersberg, Haut-Rhin, France. Albert Schweitzer died on September 4, 1965 at the age of 90. Schooling on record includes University of Strasbourg. Awards on record include Nobel Peace Prize (1952), Officer of the Legion of Honour (1950), honorary citizen of Frankfurt am Main and 5 more. Credited works include The Quest of the Historical Jesus.
My Take
Albert Schweitzer is one of the few figures whose achievements genuinely humble me. Theologian, philosopher, physician, organist, a true polymath who could have coasted on academic fame in Alsace. Instead he went to Africa and gave his life to medical service, earning the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize along with a long shelf of honors. But the prizes are not the point. What moves me is that he turned his idea of reverence for life into lived practice rather than mere philosophy. In an age full of cynicism, the simple fact that a person like Schweitzer existed reads to me as quietly reassuring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Albert Schweitzer
- Name (Japanese)
- アルベルト・シュバイツァー
- Reading
- あるべると・しゅばいつぁー
- Born
- January 14, 1875 – September 4, 1965
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- Kaysersberg, Haut-Rhin, France
- Occupation
- theologian / philosopher / physician / organist / physician writer
2. Background
- University
- University of Strasbourg
Awards & achievements
- 1952 Nobel Peace Prize
- 1950 Officer of the Legion of Honour
- honorary citizen of Frankfurt am Main
- 1951 Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association
- 1928 Goethe Prize of the City of Frankfurt
- Pour le Mérite
- 1932 Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt
- 1952 Paracelsus Medal of the German Medical Association
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | The Quest of the Historical Jesus | — |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Albert Schweitzer born?
Born January 14, 1875.
When did Albert Schweitzer die?
Died September 4, 1965, aged 90.
Where was Albert Schweitzer from?
Albert Schweitzer was from Kaysersberg, Haut-Rhin, France.
What did Albert Schweitzer do?
Albert Schweitzer worked as theologian, philosopher, physician, organist, physician writer.
What was Albert Schweitzer known for?
Notable works include The Quest of the Historical Jesus.
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