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Charles Albert Gobat
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Charles Albert Gobat

Politician · born May 21, 1843 · died 1914

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Charles Albert Gobat was a Swiss lawyer, educational administrator, and politician who jointly received the Nobel Peace Prize with Élie Ducommun in 1902 for their leadership of the Permanent International Peace Bureau.

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  1. ~59Received the Nobel Peace Prize1902

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