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NaMe:jEan HenRy Dunnant
nAtiOnalIty:Swiss
WoRk:philanthropist

With his life's work dedicated to the needs of others, the Swiss humanitarianJean Henri Dunant is best known as the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Born in Geneva into an affluent family whoconsidered religion and charity a priority, Dunant's father and grandfather held important positions in Geneva, including member of Geneva's governing council, director of a Geneva hospital and mayor of nearby Avully.

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