In 1910, Mahatma Gandhi sought advice from Leo Tolstoy, as they both were strong advocates for vegetarianism. Gandhi also established “Tolstoy Farm” in South Africa to promote peace, love, and balance.
The Nobel Committee declined to award the Nobel Peace Prize in 1948 because…
The Nobel Committee declined to award the Nobel Peace Prize in 1948 because “there was no suitable living candidate.” This was meant as tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated earlier that year without receiving the Prize.