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Ferdinand Buisson

Nobel Prize laureate in Peace 1927
Ferdinand Buisson — Nobel Prize
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Peace 1927
Born : 1841-12-20 — Paris, France
Died : 1932-02-16
“for their contribution to the emergence in France and Germany of a public opinion which favours peaceful international cooperation”
Peace · 1927
Ferdinand Buisson, born on December 20, 1841, in Paris, France, was an educator and committed pacifist. He played a key role in promoting public opinion in favor of peaceful international cooperation, particularly between France and Germany. In recognition of his efforts, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1927. Buisson is also known for his commitment to secular education and his contributions to the philosophy of education.

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Who is Ferdinand Buisson?
Ferdinand Buisson, born on December 20, 1841, in Paris, France, was an educator and committed pacifist. He played a key role in promoting public opinion in favor of peaceful international cooperation, particularly between France and Germany. In recognition of his efforts, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1927. Buisson is also known for his commitment to secular education and his contributions to the philosophy of education.
In what year did Ferdinand Buisson win the Nobel Prize?
1927 — Peace
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