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Albert Schweitzer won the [[Nobel Peace Prize]] (1952) for his efforts, and built a leper colony with the award money. | Albert Schweitzer won the [[Nobel Peace Prize]] (1952) for his efforts, and built a leper colony with the award money. | ||
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Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) was a German physician inspired to be a Christian missionary to west central Africa. He build a hospital in the jungle village of Lambarene, Gabon.
Schweitzer was the son of a Lutheran pastor. He first became an accomplished organ pianist, and earned earned doctorates in philosophy and theology. Before becoming a physician, he was pastor of St. Nicholai's Church, principal of St. Thomas College, and professor at University of Strasbourg. He only became a physician upon reading a call for medical assistance in missions.
Albert Schweitzer won the Nobel Peace Prize (1952) for his efforts, and built a leper colony with the award money.