Henry Dunant
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Henry Dunant
Summary
Henry Dunant is a human[1]. Born in Geneva[2], he… he was born on May 8, 1828[3]. He passed away in Heiden[4]. He died on October 30, 1910[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6], writer[7], founder[8], and merchant[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,563 views/month, #6,916 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Henry Dunant's place of birth was Geneva[2].
- Born in Switzerland[11], Henry Dunant…
- Henry Dunant passed away in Heiden[4].
- Henry Dunant was born on May 8, 1828[3].
- Henry Dunant died on October 30, 1910[5].
- Burial took place at Cemetery Sihlfeld[12].
- Henry Dunant is buried at Grave of Henry Dunant[13].
- Henry Dunant's father was Jean Jacques Dunant[14].
- Henry Dunant's mother was Anne Antoinette Colladon[15].
- Henry Dunant held citizenship in Switzerland[16].
- Henry Dunant held citizenship in France[17].
- Henry Dunant worked as an entrepreneur[6].
- Henry Dunant's professions included writer[7].
- Henry Dunant's professions included founder[8].
- Henry Dunant worked as a merchant[9].
- Henry Dunant's field of work was philanthropy[18].
- Henry Dunant's field of work was aid agency[19].
- Henry Dunant was employed by Compagnie genevoise des colonies suisses[20].
- Henry Dunant was educated at Collège Calvin[21].
- A notable work attributed to Henry Dunant is A Memory of Solferino[22].
- A notable work attributed to Henry Dunant is Notice sur la régence de Tunis[23].
- Henry Dunant received the Nobel Peace Prize[24].
- Henry Dunant received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[25].
- Henry Dunant received the Royal Order of Vasa[26].
- Henry Dunant received the Albert Order[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Geneva[2], a cantonal capital of Switzerland[28], in Switzerland[29] and Switzerland[11], a state[30], founded in 1291[31]. Henry Dunant was born on May 8, 1828[3]. His father was Jean Jacques Dunant[14]. His mother was Anne Antoinette Colladon[15].
Education
Henry Dunant was educated at Collège Calvin[21].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], writer[7], founder[8], and merchant[9]. Fields of work include philanthropy[18], an activity[32] and aid agency[19]. Among Henry Dunant's employers was Compagnie genevoise des colonies suisses[20].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include A Memory of Solferino[22] and Notice sur la régence de Tunis[23]. Things named for Henry Dunant include Dunantspitze[33], a ridge prominence[34], in Switzerland[35]; Henry Dunant Medal[36], an award[37], founded in 1965[38]; Stade rue Henri Dunant[39], a sports venue[40], in Luxembourg[41]; and Henry Dunant Museum[42], a biographical museum[43], in Switzerland[44], founded in 1969[45].
Recognition
Awards received include Nobel Peace Prize[24], a peace award[46], in Norway[47]; Knight of the Legion of Honour[25], a Q1499804[48], in France[49]; Royal Order of Vasa[26], an order of chivalry[50], in Sweden[51], founded in 1772[52]; Albert Order[27], an order[53], in Kingdom of Saxony[54], founded in 1850[55]; Order of the Zähringer Lion[56], a dynastic order of knighthood[57], in Grand Duchy of Baden[58], founded in 1812[59]; and Order of the Crown[60], an order[61], in Kingdom of Prussia[62], founded in 1861[63].
Personal Life
Religious affiliations include Protestantism[64], a Christian denominational family[65], founded in 1517[66] and reformed[67], in Switzerland[68].
Death and Burial
Henry Dunant died on October 30, 1910[5]. He died in Heiden[4]. Recorded place of burial include Cemetery Sihlfeld[12] and Grave of him[13].
Why It Matters
Henry Dunant ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,563 views/month, #6,916 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
Works attributed to him include A Memory of Solferino[71], a literary work[72]. Entities named for him include Dunantspitze[33], a ridge prominence[34], in Switzerland[35]; Henry Dunant Medal[36], an award[37], founded in 1965[38]; Stade rue Henri Dunant[39], a sports venue[40], in Luxembourg[41]; and Henry Dunant Museum[42], a biographical museum[43], in Switzerland[44], founded in 1969[45].
FAQs
Where was Henry Dunant born?
Henry Dunant was born in Geneva[2].
Where did Henry Dunant die?
Henry Dunant passed away in Heiden[4].
Who were Henry Dunant's parents?
Henry Dunant's father was Jean Jacques Dunant[14]. Henry Dunant's mother was Anne Antoinette Colladon[15].
What did Henry Dunant do for work?
Henry Dunant worked as entrepreneur[6], writer[7], founder[8], and merchant[9].
Where did Henry Dunant go to school?
Henry Dunant was educated at Collège Calvin[21].
What awards did Henry Dunant receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[24], Knight of the Legion of Honour[25], Royal Order of Vasa[26], and Albert Order[27].