Born: 14 January 1875 · Died: 4 September 1965 · Age at death: 90
How old was Albert Schweitzer when he died?
Albert Schweitzer died aged 90. He was born on 14 January 1875 and died on 4 September 1965.
Alsatian theologian, organist and doctor who ran a hospital in Lambaréné, Gabon, and won the Nobel Peace Prize
Did you know?An accomplished musician, he was a world authority on the music of Bach and a professional organ builder.
Quick facts
Date of birth14 January 1875
Date of death4 September 1965
Age at death90
NationalityAlsatian-French
BirthplaceKaysersberg, France
Occupationtheologian, philosopher, physician
Editor's Take:
Albert Schweitzer was one of the most admired people of the 20th century. He was already famous as a theologian, organist and Bach scholar. At 30 he decided to study medicine so that he could serve the poor. In 1913 he founded a hospital at Lambaréné in what is now Gabon. He spent most of the rest of his life there. He gave organ concerts to raise money for it. His ethics rested on what he called "reverence for life". He won the Nobel Peace Prize and later campaigned against nuclear testing.
Key Milestones
1905: Bach – book on Bach
1906: Quest of the Historical Jesus – book
1913: Lambaréné – hospital founded
1952: Nobel Peace Prize – awarded
Ludwig Philipp Albert Schweitzer (German:; 14 January 1875 – 4 September 1965) was a German polymath from Alsace. He was a theologian, organist, musicologist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician.
