Henri La Fontaine
Nobel Prize laureate in Peace 1913
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Henri La Fontaine, born on April 22, 1854, in Brussels, Belgium, was a prominent jurist and pacifist. He is best known for his commitment to international peace and cooperation among nations. In 1913, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his unparalleled contribution to the organization of peaceful internationalism. La Fontaine also played a key role in the establishment of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and was a staunch advocate for human rights until his death on May 14, 1943.
Frequently asked
- Who is Henri La Fontaine?
- Henri La Fontaine, born on April 22, 1854, in Brussels, Belgium, was a prominent jurist and pacifist. He is best known for his commitment to international peace and cooperation among nations. In 1913, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his unparalleled contribution to the organization of peaceful internationalism. La Fontaine also played a key role in the establishment of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and was a staunch advocate for human rights until his death on May 14, 1943.
- In what year did Henri La Fontaine win the Nobel Prize?
- 1913 — Peace