Alfred Hermann Fried

Alfred Hermann Fried
File:Alfred Hermann Fried.jpg Alfred Hermann Fried, Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Born	November 11, 1864 Vienna, Austria
Died	May 4, 1921 Vienna, Austria
Nationality	Austrian
Occupation	Pacifist, Journalist, Author
Notable work	Die Waffen nieder!
Awards	Nobel Peace Prize (1911)

Alfred Hermann Fried (November 11, 1864 – May 4, 1921) was an Austrian pacifist, journalist, and author who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1911. He is best known for his efforts in promoting peace and his advocacy for international arbitration.

Early Life and Education

Fried was born in Vienna, Austria, into a Jewish family. He left school at the age of 15 and began working in a bookshop. His early exposure to literature and ideas influenced his later work as a writer and peace activist.

Career

Fried moved to Berlin in 1883, where he founded a publishing house and began his career as a journalist. He became deeply involved in the peace movement and co-founded the Deutsche Friedensgesellschaft (German Peace Society) in 1892 with Bertha von Suttner, a fellow peace activist and author of Die Waffen nieder! ("Lay Down Your Arms!").

Fried was a prolific writer and editor, contributing to numerous publications and founding several journals dedicated to peace, including Die Friedenswarte ("The Peace Watch"). His writings emphasized the importance of international law and arbitration as means to resolve conflicts.

Nobel Peace Prize

In 1911, Fried was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize alongside Tobias Asser for their efforts in promoting peace and international arbitration. The Nobel Committee recognized Fried's work in advocating for a peaceful resolution to conflicts and his influence in the peace movement.

Later Life and Legacy

During World War I, Fried continued to advocate for peace, although his efforts were met with resistance. He spent much of the war in Switzerland, where he continued his work as a writer and activist.

Fried's legacy is marked by his unwavering commitment to peace and his belief in the power of dialogue and negotiation. His work laid the foundation for future peace movements and international organizations dedicated to conflict resolution.

Also see

• Bertha von Suttner
• Nobel Peace Prize
• Pacifism
• International arbitration
• Peace movement