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# Philip Noel-Baker, Baron Noel-Baker

(1889–1982)   Paramedic   United Kingdom

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Philip Noel-Baker, Baron Noel-Baker was a paramedic from the United Kingdom, best known for *The arms race*.

## Quick Facts About Philip Noel-Baker, Baron Noel-Baker

Born November 1, 1889

Died October 8, 1982

Nationality United Kingdom

Profession Paramedic

Notable works The arms race

Spouse Megan Lloyd George

## About Philip Noel-Baker, Baron Noel-Baker

Philip John Noel-Baker, Baron Noel-Baker was a British politician, diplomat, academic, athlete, and renowned campaigner for disarmament. He carried the British team flag and won a silver medal for the 1500m run at the 1920 Summer Olympics in Antwerp, and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1959.

## Awards & Honors

Nobel Peace Prize

##  Quotes by Philip Noel-Baker, Baron Noel-Baker

> [Defeatism about the past is a grievous error; defeatism about the future is a crime!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philip-noel-baker-baron-noel-baker/defeatism-about-the-past-is-a-grievous-error-defeatism-about-the/)

Philip Noel-Baker, Baron Noel-Baker

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ec9/philip-noel-baker-baron-noel-b_anticipation_defeatism-about-the-past-is-a-grievous-e_833542.png)

> [In the age when the atom has been split, the moon encircled, diseases conquered, is disarmament so difficult a matter that it…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philip-noel-baker-baron-noel-baker/in-the-age-when-the-atom-has-been-split-the-moon-encircled-diseases/)

Philip Noel-Baker, Baron Noel-Baker

[Age](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/age/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bd0/philip-noel-baker-baron-noel-b_age_in-the-age-when-the-atom-has-been-split_1276601.png)

> [Defeatism about the feasibility of plans for disarmament and ordered peace has been the most calamitious of all the errors made by…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philip-noel-baker-baron-noel-baker/defeatism-about-the-feasibility-of-plans-for-disarmament-and-ordered/)

Philip Noel-Baker, Baron Noel-Baker

[Defeatism](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/defeatism/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/43d/philip-noel-baker-baron-noel-b_defeatism_defeatism-about-the-feasibility-of-plans_2209693.png)

> [War is a damnable, filthy thing and has destroyed civilization after civilization](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/philip-noel-baker-baron-noel-baker/war-is-a-damnable-filthy-thing-and-has-destroyed-civilization-after/)

Philip Noel-Baker, Baron Noel-Baker

[Anti war](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/anti-war/)

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