Albert Schweitzer was Alsatian-German theologian, philosopher, organist, and mission doctor in Lambaréné, now in Gabon, west central Africa. He received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his philosophy of Reverence for Life. Whenever he faced obstacles in life, he found solace in music and cats. Albert Schweitzer Born on 14 January 1875 in Kayserberg in Upper Alsace, the son ...