For promoting humanitarian service and reverence for life, Albert Schweitzer was honored with the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize. His work at a hospital in Gabon exemplified practical compassion toward vulnerable populations.
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Albert Schweitzer
Nobel Prize history for Albert Schweitzer based on the award records stored in the World History Database.
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Recorded Nobel Prize awards
1 distinct award entry or entries in the World History Database.
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