Léon Victor Auguste Bourgeois
Nobel Prize laureate in Peace 1920
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Léon Victor Auguste Bourgeois, born on May 21, 1851, in Paris, France, was a politician and a staunch advocate for peace. He played a key role in the establishment of the League of Nations, an international organization aimed at promoting peace and cooperation among nations. In 1920, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his longstanding contribution to the cause of peace and justice. Bourgeois passed away on September 29, 1925.
Frequently asked
- Who is Léon Victor Auguste Bourgeois?
- Léon Victor Auguste Bourgeois, born on May 21, 1851, in Paris, France, was a politician and a staunch advocate for peace. He played a key role in the establishment of the League of Nations, an international organization aimed at promoting peace and cooperation among nations. In 1920, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his longstanding contribution to the cause of peace and justice. Bourgeois passed away on September 29, 1925.
- In what year did Léon Victor Auguste Bourgeois win the Nobel Prize?
- 1920 — Peace