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Henry Dunant

Entrepreneur · born May 8, 1828 · died 1910

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Henry Dunant, 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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  1. 31Received the Order of Saints Maurice and LazarusJanuary 16, 1860
  2. 36Received the Order of ChristFebruary 15, 1865
  3. 37Received the Order of the RedeemerApril 19, 1866
  4. ~73Received the Nobel Peace Prize1901

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