French-German physician, theologian, musician, and philosopher (1875-1965). Albert Schweitzer was born on 14 January 1875 in what is now France. Albert Schweitzer is remembered as a theologian, philosopher and physician, a citizen of German Reich and France. Notable works include “The Quest of the Historical Jesus”.
Before and after
- 1875Construction of Sacré-Cœur
- 1875Founding of Bombay Stock Exchange
- 1875Discovery of gallium
- 5 January 1875Construction of Palais Garnier
- 14 January 1875Birth of Albert Schweitzer
- 7 March 1875Birth of Maurice Ravel
- 26 March 1875Birth of Syngman Rhee
- 28 March 1875Earthquake in Lifou Island, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia
- 20 May 1875Metre Convention
More in Art, literature & culture
- 1830Publication of Book of Mormon
- 1857Rise of Symbolism
- 1890Rise of Art Nouveau
- 28 December 1895The Lumiere brothers hold the first public film screening
- c. 1900sRise of Expressionism
- 1909Rise of Futurism
The era
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