Henry Dunant
Swiss businessman and co-founder of the Red Cross (1828-1910)
Henry Dunant was born on May 8, 1828 in Geneva and died on October 30, 1910 in Heiden, aged 82. Recorded occupations: entrepreneur, writer, founder and merchant. Country of citizenship: Switzerland and France. Fields of work: philanthropy and aid agency. Notable works include “A Memory of Solferino” and “Notice sur la régence de Tunis”. Educated at Collège Calvin. Honours include Nobel Peace Prize, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Royal Order of Vasa, Albert Order, Order of the Zähringer Lion and Order of the Crown.
- Born
- May 8, 1828 · Geneva
- Died
- October 30, 1910 · Heiden
- Age at death
- 82
- Citizenship
- Switzerland, France
- Occupations
- entrepreneur, writer, founder, merchant
- Notable works
- A Memory of Solferino, Notice sur la régence de Tunis
- Education
- Collège Calvin
- Honours
- Nobel Peace Prize, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Royal Order of Vasa, Albert Order, Order of the Zähringer Lion, Order of the Crown
- Wikipedia editions
- 93 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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