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Albert Schweitzer

Albert SchweitzerBorn: 14-Jan-1875
Birthplace: Kaysersberg, Alsace, Germany
Died: 4-Sep-1965
Location of death: Lambarene, Gabon
Cause of death: unspecified

Gender: Male
Religion: Lutheran
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Activist, Religion

Nationality: Germany
Executive summary: Humanitarian and theologian

Father: (Lutheran pastor)

    University: Doctorate, University of Strasbourg (1899)
    University: University of Strasbourg (1905-13)

    Friedenspreis des Deutschen Buchhandels 1951
    Nobel Peace Prize 1952
    Taken Prisoner of War
    Risk Factors: Vegetarian

Author of books:
The Quest of the Historical Jesus (1906, religion)
Memoirs of Childhood and Youth (1925, memoir)
The Mysticism of Paul the Apostle (1930, religion)
My Life and Thought (1933, memoir)
From My African Note-Book (1938)



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