Has Anyone Won 3 Nobel Prizes?

Yes, an organization has won three Nobel Prizes. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is the only entity to have been awarded the Nobel Prize three times. No individual person has won three Nobel Prizes.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), a humanitarian institution based in Switzerland, has received the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize on three separate occasions for its dedicated work in protecting the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence.

Here are the years the ICRC was honored:

• 1917: For its extensive work during World War I, upholding humanitarian principles and providing aid to prisoners of war.
• 1944: Awarded during World War II, again recognizing its efforts to help prisoners of war and ensure compliance with the Geneva Conventions.
• 1963: On the occasion of its centenary, the prize acknowledged its continuous humanitarian efforts worldwide and the promotion of the Geneva Conventions.

Notable Individual Recipients

While no individual has achieved the feat of winning three Nobel Prizes, several distinguished individuals have been honored twice. These include scientists and peace activists who have significantly contributed to their fields. The co-founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Henry Dunant, famously won the first-ever Nobel Peace Prize in 1901, recognizing his role in founding the ICRC and initiating the Geneva Convention.

The rarity of receiving even one Nobel Prize underscores the exceptional nature of the ICRC's three awards, highlighting its enduring commitment to humanitarian aid and peace over more than a century. More information about Nobel Laureates and their contributions can be found on the official Nobel Prize website.