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Albert Schweitzer

French-German physician, theologian, musician, and philosopher (1875-1965)

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Occupation

philosopher

Born in

Kaysersberg

Born

January 14, 1875

Zodiac

Capricorn

33,106

days lived

90

age at death

Born
January 14, 1875 in 🇫🇷Kaysersberg
Died
September 4, 1965 (aged 90)
Zodiac
♑︎Capricorn·pig 🐖
Updated Jul 2026

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Sun Sign

Capricorn♑︎

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Moon Sign

Aries♈︎

Dominant Element

Earth

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Planetary positions calculated for January 14, 1875

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1965
Day 33,105
Age 90

Death of Albert Schweitzer

Confidence
96%
Sep 4, 1965

Albert Schweitzer dies at his hospital in Lambaréné, Gabon.

1952
Day 28,454
Age 77

Nobel Peace Prize

Confidence
96%
Dec 10, 1952

Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 1952 for his philosophy of 'Reverence for Life'.

1948
Day 26,649
Age 72

Schweitzer returns to Lambaréné

Confidence
89%
Jan 1, 1948
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1917
Day 15,327
Age 41

Internment in France

Confidence
98%
Jan 1, 1917
1914
Day 14,231
Age 38

Hospital work interrupted by WWI

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1914

Hospital work interrupted by World War I; Schweitzer serves as a medical doctor.

Day 14,231
Age 38

First World War Service

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1914

Serves as a doctor in the German army during World War I.

1913
Day 13,866
Age 37

Establishment of Lambaréné Hospital

Confidence
92%
Jan 1, 1913
Day 13,866
Age 37

Departure for Lambaréné

Confidence
89%
Jan 1, 1913
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1912
Day 13,669
Age 37

Marriage to Helene Bresslau

Confidence
96%
Jun 18, 1912

Marries Helene Bresslau, a nurse and daughter of a Jewish professor.

1911
Day 13,135
Age 35

Medical Degree

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1911

Receives his medical degree from the University of Strasbourg.

1906
Day 11,309
Age 30

"The Quest of the Historical Jesus" Published

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1906

Publishes "The Quest of the Historical Jesus", a groundbreaking theological work.

1905
Day 10,944
Age 29

Studies Medicine

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1905

Begins studying medicine at the University of Strasbourg to become a medical missionary.

Day 10,944
Age 29

Organ Performance in Paris

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1905

Gives an organ performance in Paris.

1903
Day 10,213
Age 27

Appointed Principal of Theological College

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1903

Appointed principal of St. Thomas College in Strasbourg.

1899
Day 8,753
Age 23

Licentiate of Theology

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1899

Obtains his licentiate of theology.

Day 8,753
Age 23

Doctorate in Philosophy

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1899

Receives his doctorate in philosophy from the University of Strasbourg.

1893
Day 6,562
Age 17

Begins University Studies

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1893

Begins studying philosophy and theology at the University of Strasbourg.

Day 6,562
Age 17

First Sermon

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1893

Gives his first sermon as a vicar at Saint Nicholas Church in Strasbourg.

1885
Day 3,640
Age 9

Early Musical Talent

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1885

Shows early talent in music, particularly the organ.

1875
Day 0
Age 0

Birth of Albert Schweitzer

Confidence
96%
Jan 14, 1875

Born in Kaysersberg, Alsace-Lorraine, German Empire (now France).