Henry Dunant
Founder of the Red Cross
Died when: 82 years 175 days (989 months)Star Sign: Taurus
Henry Dunant (born Jean-Henri Dunant; 8 May 1828 – 30 October 1910), also known as Henri Dunant, was a Swiss humanitarian, businessman, and social activist.
He was the visionary, promoter, and co-founder of the Red Cross.In 1901, he received the first Nobel Peace Prize together with Frédéric Passy.
Dunant was the first Swiss Nobel laureate.In 1859, Dunant was witness to the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino in Italy.
He recorded his memories and experiences in the book A Memory of Solferino which inspired the creation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1863.
The 1864 Geneva Convention was based on Dunant's idea for an independent organization to care for wounded soldiers.Dunant was the founder of the Swiss branch of the YMCA.