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 (3,998 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 worked as a theologian^[4].
• Albert Schweitzer's professions included philosopher^[5].
• Albert Schweitzer's professions included physician^[6].
• Albert Schweitzer's professions included organist^[7].
• Albert Schweitzer worked as a physician writer^[8].
• Albert Schweitzer's professions included university teacher^[17].
• Albert Schweitzer's field of work was philosophy^[18].
• Albert Schweitzer was employed by University of Strasbourg^[19].
• Albert Schweitzer's education included a stint at University of Strasbourg^[20].
• Albert Schweitzer was educated at University of Tübingen^[21].
• Albert Schweitzer's education included a stint at philosophy faculty of the German university of Prague^[22].
• Albert Schweitzer's doctoral advisor was Theobald Ziegler^[23].
• Albert Schweitzer received the Nobel Peace Prize^[24].
• Albert Schweitzer received the Officer of the Legion of Honour^[25].
• Albert Schweitzer received the honorary citizen of Frankfurt am Main^[26].
• Albert Schweitzer received the Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association^[27].

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: FR^[29]

• Began / founded: 1875-01-14^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1965-09-04^[31]

• MusicBrainz ID: df4906d0-2a9e-461e-b6b5-1bcca3731483^[32]

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Origins and Family

Albert Schweitzer was born in Kaysersberg^[2]. His father was Louis Théophile Schweitzer^[11]. His mother was Adèle Schillinger^[12].

Education

Educated at University of Strasbourg^[20], a university in France^[33], in France^[34], founded in 1538^[35], headquartered in Strasbourg^[36]; University of Tübingen^[21], a comprehensive university^[37], in Germany^[38], founded in 1477^[39], headquartered in Tübingen^[40]; and philosophy faculty of the German university of Prague^[22]. Albert Schweitzer's doctoral advisor was Theobald Ziegler^[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian^[4], philosopher^[5], physician^[6], organist^[7], physician writer^[8], and university teacher^[17]. Albert Schweitzer's field of work was philosophy^[18]. He was employed by University of Strasbourg^[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Nobel Peace Prize^[24], a peace award^[41]; Officer of the Legion of Honour^[25], a grade of an order^[42], in France^[43]; honorary citizen of Frankfurt am Main^[26], an award^[44], in Germany^[45]; Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association^[27], an award^[46], in Germany^[47], founded in 1950^[48]; Goethe Prize^[49], a literary award^[50], in Germany^[51], founded in 1927^[52]; and Pour le Mérite^[53], a courage award^[54], in Prussia^[55], founded in 1740^[56].

Personal Life

Albert Schweitzer was married to Helene Bresslau^[13]. A child of him was Rhena Schweitzer Miller^[14]. Religious affiliations include Protestantism^[57], a Christian denominational family^[58], founded in 1517^[59] and reformed^[60], in Switzerland^[61].

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^[62], a hospital^[63], in Gabon^[64], founded in 1913^[65]; Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism^[66], an award^[67]; he^[68]; 7698 Schweitzer^[69]; and he prize^[70].

Why It Matters

Albert Schweitzer ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,998 views/month, #6,190 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[71] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[72]

He has been cited as an influence by E. P. Sanders^[73], a theologian^[74], 1937–2022^[75], of United States^[76], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship^[77], specialised in biblical studies^[78].

Entities named for him include Albert Schweitzer Hospital^[62], a hospital^[63], in Gabon^[64], founded in 1913^[65]; Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism^[66], an award^[67]; he^[68]; 7698 Schweitzer^[69]; and he prize^[70].

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^[20], University of Tübingen^[21], and philosophy faculty of the German university of Prague^[22].

What awards did Albert Schweitzer receive?

Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize^[24], Officer of the Legion of Honour^[25], honorary citizen of Frankfurt am Main^[26], and Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association^[27].

Who did Albert Schweitzer influence?

Albert Schweitzer has been cited as an influence by E. P. Sanders^[73].