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Signed vintage matte-finish photograph, shows the Ogooué River - at this place he became the `Reference for Live` in September 1915, 5,75 x 4 inch, signed and inscribed in blue ink "H. Professor Kurt Leese Universität Hamburg - Die drei Inseln im Ogawe beim Dorf Igendja angesichts derer mir im September 1915 die Erkenntnis aufging, dass die Ehrfurcht vor dem Leben das Grundprinzip des Göttlichen sei. - Albert Schweitzer" (`Professor Kurt Leese University of Hamburg - The three islands in the Ogawe near the village of Igendja, in view of which I realized in September 1915 that reverence for life was the basic principle of the divine. - Albert Schweitzer`), with very mild signs of age wear - in nearly very fine condition.
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1875-1965) German/French theologian, organist, philosopher, physician, & medical missionary.
Year of Birth: 1875
Albert Schweitzer was a German-born theologian, musician, philosopher, and physician who dedicated his life to serving others. Born in 1875 in the small town of Kaysersberg, Schweitzer was raised in a family that valued education and humanitarian work. He showed an early interest in music, learning to play the organ and piano at a young age.
After studying theology and philosophy at the University of Strasbourg, Schweitzer decided to pursue a career in academia. He earned his doctorate in philosophy and began teaching at the university while also working as a church minister. However, Schweitzer soon realized that his true calling was in medicine, and he went on to study medicine and surgery in order to become a physician.
In 1913, Schweitzer and his wife, Helene, founded a hospital in the village of Lambarene in what is now Gabon, Africa. The hospital provided much-needed medical care to the local community, and Schweitzer worked tirelessly to treat patients and train local healthcare workers. Despite facing numerous challenges, including outbreaks of disease and limited resources, Schweitzer remained dedicated to his mission.
Throughout his life, Schweitzer was known for his philosophy of "reverence for life," which emphasized the importance of showing compassion and respect for all living beings. He believed that all creatures, human and non-human, deserved to be treated with kindness and dignity.
Schweitzer's work in Africa earned him international recognition and numerous awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952. He continued to practice medicine and advocate for humanitarian causes until his death in 1965. Schweitzer's legacy lives on through the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Lambarene and the countless lives he touched through his selfless service.
Albert Schweitzer's life story serves as a powerful reminder of the difference that one individual can make through their commitment to helping others and living a life of purpose and compassion.
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