When is Henry Dunant's birthday?

Henry Dunant's birthday is May 8. He was born on May 8, 1828 in Geneva, Switzerland.

How old was Henry Dunant when he died?

Henry Dunant died on October 30, 1910, aged 82.

Who shares a birthday with Henry Dunant?

Famous people who share Henry Dunant's May 8 birthday include Harry S. Truman, Friedrich Hayek, Enrique Iglesias, David Attenborough and John Michael Talbot.

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Henry Dunant — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 8 May 1828 · Died: 30 October 1910 · Age: 82

Swiss businessman who founded the Red Cross after witnessing the Battle of Solferino and won the first Nobel Peace Prize

Did you know?He was the first recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize after being inspired to act by the terrible suffering he saw at the Battle of Solferino.

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Date of birth8 May 1828
Date of death30 October 1910
Age at death82
NationalitySwiss
BirthplaceGeneva, Switzerland
Occupationentrepreneur, writer, founder

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Henry Dunant founded the Red Cross after witnessing the horror of battle. He was a Geneva businessman travelling to see Napoleon III about a venture in Algeria. In 1859 he arrived at Solferino just after a battle that left tens of thousands wounded. He organised local people to help soldiers of both sides. His book A Memory of Solferino proposed neutral relief societies. That led to the Red Cross in 1863 and the first Geneva Convention in 1864. His business then failed, and he fell into poverty. He shared the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901.

Henry Dunant (French pronunciation:; born Jean-Henri Dunant; 8 May 1828 – 30 October 1910), also known as Henri Dunant, was a Swiss humanitarian, businessman, social activist, and co-founder of the Red Cross. His humanitarian efforts won him the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901.

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Henry Dunant: Founder of the Red Cross

Swiss humanitarian, 1828–1910

Henry Dunant was born in Geneva on 8 May 1828.

He witnessed the Battle of Solferino in 1859.

He inspired the Red Cross in 1863.

He shared the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901.

Career highlights

1859Solferino: helps the wounded
1862A Memory of Solferino: book
1863Red Cross: committee founded
1864Geneva Convention: signed
1901Nobel Peace Prize: first award

Did you know?His birthday, 8 May, is marked as World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day.

Age at death: 82
Years since death: 115

Family

Father: Jean Jacques Dunant
Mother: Anne Antoinette Colladon

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When is Henry Dunant's birthday?: Henry Dunant's birthday is May 8. He was born on May 8, 1828 in Geneva, Switzerland.
How old was Henry Dunant when he died?: Henry Dunant died on October 30, 1910, aged 82.
Who shares a birthday with Henry Dunant?: Famous people who share Henry Dunant's May 8 birthday include Harry S. Truman, Friedrich Hayek, Enrique Iglesias, David Attenborough and John Michael Talbot.

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