Albert Schweitzer
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Albert Schweitzer
Summary
Albert Schweitzer is a human[1]. Born in Kaysersberg[2], he… he passed away in Lambaréné[3]. He worked as a theologian[4], philosopher[5], physician[6], organist[7], and physician writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #6,190 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Kaysersberg[2], Albert Schweitzer…
- Albert Schweitzer died in Lambaréné[3].
- Albert Schweitzer is buried at Albert Schweitzer Hospital[10].
- Albert Schweitzer's father was Louis Théophile Schweitzer[11].
- Albert Schweitzer's mother was Adèle Schillinger[12].
- Albert Schweitzer was married to Helene Bresslau[13].
- A child of Albert Schweitzer was Rhena Schweitzer Miller[14].
- Albert Schweitzer held citizenship in German Reich[15].
- Albert Schweitzer held citizenship in France[16].
- Albert Schweitzer is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[17].
- Albert Schweitzer's professions included theologian[4].
- Albert Schweitzer's professions included philosopher[5].
- Albert Schweitzer's professions included physician[6].
- Albert Schweitzer worked as an organist[7].
- Albert Schweitzer's professions included physician writer[8].
- Albert Schweitzer worked as a university teacher[18].
- Albert Schweitzer's field of work was philosophy[19].
- Among Albert Schweitzer's employers was University of Strasbourg[20].
- Albert Schweitzer was educated at University of Strasbourg[21].
- Albert Schweitzer's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[22].
- Albert Schweitzer's education included a stint at philosophy faculty of the German university of Prague[23].
- Albert Schweitzer's doctoral advisor was Theobald Ziegler[24].
- Albert Schweitzer received the Nobel Peace Prize[25].
- Albert Schweitzer received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[26].
- Albert Schweitzer received the honorary citizen of Frankfurt am Main[27].
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: FR[29]
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Began / founded: 1875-01-14[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1965-09-04[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: df4906d0-2a9e-461e-b6b5-1bcca3731483[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Albert Schweitzer was born in Kaysersberg[2]. His father was Louis Théophile Schweitzer[11]. His mother was Adèle Schillinger[12]. He is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[17].
Education
Educated at University of Strasbourg[21], a university in France[33], in France[34], founded in 1538[35], headquartered in Strasbourg[36]; University of Tübingen[22], a comprehensive university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1477[39], headquartered in Tübingen[40]; and philosophy faculty of the German university of Prague[23]. Albert Schweitzer's doctoral advisor was Theobald Ziegler[24].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theologian[4], philosopher[5], physician[6], organist[7], physician writer[8], and university teacher[18]. Albert Schweitzer's field of work was philosophy[19]. He was employed by University of Strasbourg[20].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Peace Prize[25], a peace award[41], in Norway[42]; Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], a Q1499804[43], in France[44], founded in 1802[45]; honorary citizen of Frankfurt am Main[27], an award[46], in Germany[47]; Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[48], an award[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1950[51]; Goethe Prize[52], a literary award[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1927[55]; and Pour le Mérite[56], a courage award[57], in Prussia[58], founded in 1740[59].
Personal Life
Among Albert Schweitzer's spouses was Helene Bresslau[13]. A child of him was Rhena Schweitzer Miller[14]. Religious affiliations include Protestantism[60], a Christian denominational family[61], founded in 1517[62] and reformed[63], in Switzerland[64].
Death and Burial
Albert Schweitzer passed away in Lambaréné[3]. Burial took place at Albert Schweitzer Hospital[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Albert Schweitzer include Albert Schweitzer Hospital[65], a hospital[66], in Gabon[67], founded in 1913[68]; Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism[69], an award[70]; he[71]; 7698 Schweitzer[72]; and he prize[73].
Why It Matters
Albert Schweitzer ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #6,190 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]
He has been cited as an influence by E. P. Sanders[76], a theologian[77], 1937–2022[78], of United States[79], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[80], specialised in biblical studies[81].
Entities named for him include Albert Schweitzer Hospital[65], a hospital[66], in Gabon[67], founded in 1913[68]; Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism[69], an award[70]; he[71]; 7698 Schweitzer[72]; and he prize[73].
FAQs
Where was Albert Schweitzer born?
Born in Kaysersberg[2], Albert Schweitzer…
Where did Albert Schweitzer die?
Albert Schweitzer passed away in Lambaréné[3].
Who were Albert Schweitzer's parents?
Albert Schweitzer's father was Louis Théophile Schweitzer[11]. Albert Schweitzer's mother was Adèle Schillinger[12].
Who was Albert Schweitzer married to?
Albert Schweitzer's spouses include Helene Bresslau[13].
What did Albert Schweitzer do for work?
Albert Schweitzer worked as theologian[4], philosopher[5], physician[6], organist[7], and physician writer[8].
Where did Albert Schweitzer go to school?
Albert Schweitzer was educated at University of Strasbourg[21], University of Tübingen[22], and philosophy faculty of the German university of Prague[23].
What awards did Albert Schweitzer receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[25], Officer of the Legion of Honour[26], honorary citizen of Frankfurt am Main[27], and Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[48].
Who did Albert Schweitzer influence?
Albert Schweitzer has been cited as an influence by E. P. Sanders[76].