Henry Dunant
1828 – 1910 Switzerland
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Who was Henry Dunant?
Humanitarian who founded the International Red Cross after witnessing the Battle of Solferino and became the first Nobel Peace Prize recipient in 1901.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Henry Dunant (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Peace | 1901 | for his humanitarian efforts to help wounded soldiers and create international understanding |
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