Albert Schweitzer

Doctor

Birthday January 14, 1875

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Kaysersberg, France

DEATH DATE Sep 4, 1965 (90)

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About

Doctor who founded the humanitarian Albert Schweitzer Hospital Lambarene, West Africa. In 1952, he won the Nobel Peace Prize for his "Reverence for Life" philosophy.

Before Fame

He learned how to play music from his father.

Trivia

His philosophy of reverence for life led him to spend his life trying to help others.

Family Life

He married Helene Bresslau in 1912, and together they had a daughter named Rhena.

Associated With

He was heavily influenced by the works of German composer Johann Sebastian Bach.