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'''Albert Schweitzer''' (Kaysersberg, Alsace 1875 - Lambaréné, 1965) was a [[German]] (French?) physician inspired to be a [[Christian]] missionary to west central Africa.  He build a hospital in the jungle village of Lambarene, [[Gabon]].

'''Albert Schweitzer''' (Kaysersberg, Alsace 1875 - Lambaréné, 1965) was a [[German]]-[[French]] 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 organist, and 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.

Schweitzer was the son of a Lutheran pastor.  He first became an accomplished organist, and 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.

* [[David Brainerd]]

* [[David Brainerd]]

[[Category:Physicians]]

[[Category:Physicians]]

[[Category:Nobel laureates in Peace]]

[[Category:Nobel laureates in Peace]]

[[Category:Missionaries|Schweitzer, Albert]]

[[Category:Missionaries|Schweitzer, Albert]]

[[Category:Children of Clergy]]

[[Category:Children of Clergy]]