SCHWEITZER, ALBERT


Meaning of SCHWEITZER, ALBERT in English

Schweit ‧ zer, Albert /ˈʃwaɪtsəʳ/ BrE AmE

(1875–1965) a German doctor who went to Africa as a Christian ↑ missionary and started a hospital, in 1913 in Gabon, where he worked until his death, especially treating people who were suffering from ↑ leprosy . He was also a musician and a ↑ philosopher , and he was given the Nobel Peace Prize in 1952. He was known especially for being very morally good.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.      Longman - Словарь современного английского языка.