125th birthday of Dr. Albert Schweitzer - Germany / Federal Republic of Germany 2000 - 110 Pfennig
Theme: Calender
Country | Germany / Federal Republic of Germany |
Issue Date | 2000 |
Face Value | 110.00 |
Perforation | K 14:13 3/4 |
Stamp Type | Postage stamp |
Item Type | Stamp |
Chronological Issue Number | 1963 |
Chronological Chapter | GER-BRD |
SID | 787236 |
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Born on January 14, 1875 in Kayserberg / Alsace, Albert Schweitzer had already written fundamental works on theology, philosophy of religion and music, when he decided to study medicine and in 1913 to go as a mission doctor in the then French Equatorial Africa. In 1954 he received the Nobel Prize for his work as a primeval forest doctor in Lambaréné. Central to Schweitzer's thinking and acting was the "reverence for life." By definition, this meant - far beyond interpersonal - a responsibility and consideration of the individual for any form of life. Albert Schweitzer died on September 4, 1965 in Lambaréné / Gabon.