1933

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Sir Norman Angell was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to the cause of international cooperation and peace. Sir Norman Angell Full name: Sir Norman Angell (Ralph Lane)Born: 26 December 1872, Holbeach, United KingdomDied: 7 October 1967, Croydon, United KingdomDate awarded: 10 December 1934 War does not pay Author and journalist Norman Angell received…

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Banquet speech

Erwin Schrödinger’s speech at the Nobel Banquet in Stockholm, December 10, 1933 (in German) Königliche Hoheiten! Meine Damen und Herren! Es gibt Dinge im Leben, die man nicht durch Erfahrung lernen kann, sondern gleich das erste Mal richtig treffen muss. Und trifft man es nicht, so hat man keine Gelegenheit, den Fehler beim zweiten Mal…

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Banquet speech

Paul A.M. Dirac’s speech at the Nobel Banquet in Stockholm, December 10, 1933 I should like to thank you all very much for the great honour you have done to me, and the kindness you have shown me, which I hardly feel I deserve. I think that in replying on an occasion like this one…

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