Bertha von Suttner
Baroness Bertha Sophie Felicitas Freifrau[1] von Suttner (pronounced [ˈbɛʁtaː fɔn ˈzʊtnɐ]; née Countess Kinsky von Wchinitz und Tettau;[2] 9 June 1843 – 21 June 1914) was an Austrian novelist. She was the first woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Suttner wrote a novel called Die Waffen nieder!. This means "Lay Down Your Arms!" in English.
Bertha von Suttner | |
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 Bertha von Suttner c. 1906 | |
| Born | 9 June 1843 |
| Died | 21 June 1914 (aged 71) |
| Occupation | novelist |
| Awards | Nobel Peace Prize, 1905 |
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