January 14, 1875 -- Albert Schweitzer born at Kayserberg, Alsace* to Adele Schillinger Schweitzer and Lutheran Pastor, Louis Schweitzer.
1880- 1884 -- Attended village school, Gunsbach.
1885-1893 -- Student at gymnasium, Mulhausen.
1893 -- Began studies, University of Strasbourg; also studied organ in Paris.
April 1894-April 1895 -- Served required military service.
1896-1899 -- Studied at Sorbonne and University of Berlin; also studied organ in Paris and Berlin. Began giving concerts. Published first book.
1899 -- Received doctorate of philosophy, University of Strasbourg.
1900 -- Received a licentiate degree in theology; ordained as curate.
January 14, 1905 -- Age 30; made decision to study medicine and go to Africa.
1906. Began medical studies, University of Strasbourg.
1912. Married Hélène Bresslau.
1913. Completed internship and received M.D. degree. Left for Africa.
1914-17 -- Considered enemy alien by French authorities, but could continue medical practice.
September, 1915 -- After years of searching, he finds the words, Reverence for Life, that sum up his philosophy.
1917 -- The Schweitzers transferred to France as civilian interns.
1918 -- Returned to Alsace in poor health.
1919-1923 -- Daughter born, recovered health, lectured widely, practiced medicine, gave organ concerts, preached, wrote and published books, including the two-volume Philosophy of Civilization.
1924-1927--Returned to Africa; rebuilt hospital at new location.
1927-1939 -- Made several trips to and from Africa. Lectured widely and played organ throughout Europe.
1939-1948 -- Remained in Lambarene during World War II. Mrs. Schweitzer joins him after hazardous escape from Europe.
1949. First and only trip to the United States.
1954 -- Accepts in Oslo, Norway the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize and gold replica of the Albert Schweitzer Medal of the Animal Welfare Institute.
May 30, 1957 -- Death of Hélène Schweitzer in Switzerland.
December 4, 1957 -- Returned to Lambarene for the thirteenth and last time.
1958 -- 1963 --Worked for nuclear test ban treaty. Period of great expansion at hospital. He has become one of the world's leading citizens.
May 6, 1963 -- Endorsed a U.S. Senate bill to reduce laboratory animal suffering.
March, 1965 -- His dogs, cats and monkeys put to death by authorities due to rabies epidemic.
September 4, 1965 -- Died at Lambarene. Age 90.
Chronology Source: www.awionline.org
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