Dunant's Humble Beginnings

Dunant's Humble Beginnings. Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross, was born in Geneva in 1828 to a devout Calvinist family and grew up to become a promine…

Location: Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

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Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross, was born in Geneva in 1828 to a devout Calvinist family and grew up to become a prominent humanitarian. He was influenced by the Réveil, a period of religious awakening, and joined the Geneva Society for Almsgiving at the age of 18. Dunant's early life in Geneva shaped his future endeavors, including his work with the Red Cross.

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Dunant's Humble Beginnings — Geneva, Canton of Zurich

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