Albert Schweitzer

Bio:

Intruduction : Albert schweitzer was a theologian, biologist, writer, humanist, philosopher and physician. Pauline's contributions to the interpretation of Christianity expressed concern about the role of the doctrine of "abiding in Christ" as the principal and the doctrine of glorifying Paul's faith as secondary.

Birth and genealogy : Albert Schweitzer (January 14, 1875-September 4, 1965) was born into an Alsatian family which for generations had been devoted to religion, music, and education. His father and maternal grandfather were ministers; both of his grandfathers were talented organists; many of his relatives were persons of scholarly attainments. He was the son of Louis Schweizer and Adele Schillinger.

Education :Schweizer's first language was the Alsatian dialect of German. Since 1893, Schweizer has been studying Protestant theology at Kier Wilhelm University in Strasbourg. In 1899, Schweizer spent the summer semester at the University of Berlin, finally graduating with a degree in theology at the University of Strasbourg .In 1899, he published a PhD thesis at the University of Tibingen. Schweitzer began studying medicine at the University of Strasbourg in 1905 and received his MD in 1913.

Musical life :He continued a distinguished musical career, beginning at a young age with piano and organ lessons. When he first performed in his father’s church, he was recognized internationally as a concert biologist from his adolescence to the mid-eighties. From his professional engagement he earned money for his studies, especially later medical schooling and for African hospitals. As a musician as well as an actor, Schweizer wrote a biography of Bach in French in 1905, published a book on limbs and playing in 1906, and rewrote the book in German .

Career : At Lambernie, Schweizer was a hospital physician and surgeon, a church pastor, a village administrator, superintendent of buildings and grounds, author of scholarly books, commentator on contemporary history, musician, and host of countless visitors. The honors he received were innumerable, including the Goth Prize in Frankfurt and honorary doctorates from many universities, emphasizing one or the other of his achievements. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952, detained for 19 years, and awarded on 10 December 1953.

Death : Albert Schweizer died on September 4, 1965, and was buried in Lumberne.