Henry Dunant

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Jean Henri Dunant (May 8, 1828 in Geneva - October 30, 1910 in Heiden), also known as "Henry Dunant" or "Henri Dunant", was a Swiss businessman and social activist. During a business trip in 1859, he was witness to the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino in modern day Italy. He recorded his memories and experiences in the book "A Memory of Solferino" which became the inspiration for the creation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Wikipedia
Born:
May 8, 1828
Died:
October 30, 1910
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  • Socit Henry Dunant, Genve -...

    L'atmosphre est pesante car les autorits scolaires ont convoqu un honorable citoyen, Jean-Jacques Dunant, et son fils pour leur dire de tristes vrits.
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    Société Henry Dunant, Genève
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  • A Memory of Solferino

    This is the book that prompted the creation of what is now a worldwide movement with millions of members and made the name of Henry Dunant known everywhere. The account has moved many people and still does today. 'One finishes this book cursing war', wrot
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  • International Red Cross and...

    In 1901, the first Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Henry Dunant , founder of the Red Cross, whose life was devoted mainly to humanitarian cause.
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  • Henry Dunant - Biography

    Jean Henri Dunant 's life (May 8, 1828-October 30, 1910) is a study in contrasts.
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  • Wikipedia

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  • Socit Henry Dunant, Genve -...

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  • A Memory of Solferino

    ICRC publication 1986 ref.0361 byHenry Dunant A Memory of Solferino This is the book that prompted the creation of what is now a worldwide movement with millions of members and made the name of Henry Dunant known everywhere.
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  • yawiki.org entry for Henry...

    Dunant was born in Geneva (Switzerland) as the first son of businessman Jean-Jacques Dunant and his wife Antoinette Dunant-Colladon. His family was very devoutly Calvinist and had significant influence in Geneva society. His parents strongly stressed th
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  • Fondation Prix Henry Dunant...

    The Prix Henry Dunant is intended to reward individuals or organizations having made significant contributions to the study, spread, and renewal of the ideas and achievements of Henry Dunant . The Prix Henry Dunant is valued at ten thousand Swiss Francs
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