Who was Fredrik Bajer?
Q: Who was Fredrik Bajer?
A: Fredrik Bajer was a Danish writer, teacher, and pacifist politician who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1908.
Q: When and where was Bajer born?
A: Bajer was born on April 21, 1837 in Vester Egede, Denmark.
Q: Did Bajer serve in any wars?
A: Yes, Bajer fought in the 1864 war against Prussia and Austria where he was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant.
Q: What did Bajer do after being discharged from the army?
A: After being discharged in 1865, Bajer moved to Copenhagen where he became a teacher, translator, and writer.
Q: When did Bajer become a member of the Danish Parliament?
A: Bajer entered the Danish Parliament in 1872 as a member of Folketinget and held a seat there for the following 23 years.
Q: What did Bajer work for as a member of parliament?
A: As a member of parliament, Bajer worked for the use of international arbitration to solve conflicts among nations.
Q: When did Bajer die and how old was he?
A: Bajer died on January 22, 1922 in Copenhagen, Denmark from unknown causes, aged 84.
