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Suttner

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[zoot-ner, soot-, zoot-nuhr] / ˈzʊt nər, ˈsʊt-, ˈzʊt nər /

noun

  1. Bertha von 1843–1914, Austrian writer: Nobel Peace Prize 1905.


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The first woman to receive the prize was Bertha von Suttner, an Austrian writer who was a leading figure in a nascent pacifist movement in Europe.

From New York Times • Oct. 8, 2021

Then, with Albion legs weary, the substitute Charly Musonda eased a fine pass from deep which was collected in front of goal by Moses, running unchecked off Markus Suttner.

From The Guardian • Jan. 20, 2018

Since its inception in 1901, the award has made its way through a series of firsts: The first woman to win, Bertha von Suttner, received the honor in 1905.

From Time • Oct. 8, 2015

In 1892, Baroness Bertha von Suttner persuaded Alfred Nobel to establish an international peace prize there.

From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2015

Wasn't it a woman, the Baroness von Suttner, whose book about peace was the corner-stone of the Peace Congress?

From The Convert by Robins, Elizabeth

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