Dominique Pire

Dominique Pire (full name: Georges Charles Clement Ghislain Pire; February 10, 1910 – January 30, 1969) was a Belgian Dominican friar whose work helping refugees in post-World War II Europe saw him receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 1958. On Dec. 11, 1958 Pire delivered his Nobel Lecture entitled "Brotherly Love: Foundation of Peace".

Personal facts

Dominique Pire
Birth dateFebruary 10, 1910
Birth place
Belgium , Dinant
Religion
Catholic Church
Date of deathJanuary 30, 1969
Place of death
Belgium , Leuven
Education
Catholic University of Leuven (1834–1968)
Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas

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