Albert schweitzer

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"

On September 4th 1965, the world lost one of its most dedicated and tireless humanitarians, as Albert Schweitzer died in the African hospital he had created and cherished for over 50 years. A hospital that continues to save lives today.

Albert Schweitzer, photograph by Yousuf Karsh.

Eleven Dartmouth Medical Students Named New Hampshire-Vermont Schweitzer Fellows

Albert Schweitzer (14 January 1875 – 4 September 1965); German - French theologian, organist, philosopher, physician, and medical missionary.

Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light. ~Albert Schweitzer

A birthday tribute to a true citizen of the world, extraordinary humanitarian, and practitioner of reverence for life.

Awarded the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his writing, Albert Schweitzer coined the idea of Reverence for Life.

In 2016, Albert Schweitzer may be a somewhat forgotten, or even a controversial, figure but a half a century or more ago, the mere mention of the name Schweitzer instantly conjured up images of selflessness, heroism and the very model of a modern, humane physician.