(1875–1965), German theologian, musician, and medical missionary, born in Alsace. In 1913 he qualified as a doctor and went as a missionary to Gabon, where he established a hospital. Nobel Peace Prize (1952).
Definition of Schweitzer, Albert in US English:
Schweitzer, Albert
proper nounˈSHfī-
(1875–1965), German theologian, musician, and medical missionary. He qualified as a doctor in 1913 and went as a missionary to Gabon, where he established a hospital. Nobel Peace Prize (1952).