Bertha Sophia Felicita von Suttner

Bertha von Suttner, born on June 9, 1843, in Austria, was a prominent pacifist and a key figure in the 19th-century peace movement. She gained international recognition for her novel 'Lay Down Your Arms!' published in 1889, which advocated for disarmament and peace. Close to Alfred Nobel, she is credited with influencing the establishment of the Nobel Peace Prize and became the first woman to receive this prestigious award in 1905. Her life and work significantly shaped public discourse around pacifism and social justice.