Bertha von Suttner

The Nobel Peace Prize 1905

Generalissimo, Peace Movement. Author, ‘Lay Down Your Arms‘. Permanent International Peace Bureau. Vigorously opposed militaristic traditions. Eternal truth: happiness created, developed in peace. Eternal right: individual’s right to live.

“Inform me, convince me, and then I will do something great for the movement”, Alfred Nobel said to Bertha von Suttner.“

Youth

When Bertha von Suttner’s mother was pregnant with her, her father passed away.

As a girl and young adult, Bertha von Suttner studied languages and music. At one time she aspired for an operatic career. She read voraciously and enjoyed an active social life enlivened by travel.