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Questions and Answers
Which country was Henry Dunant born in?
Which country was Henry Dunant born in?
- Belgium
- Italy
- Switzerland (correct)
- France
What was Henry Dunant's occupation before he traveled to Algeria?
What was Henry Dunant's occupation before he traveled to Algeria?
- Soldier
- Doctor
- Teacher
- Banker (correct)
Why did Henry Dunant travel to Tunisia?
Why did Henry Dunant travel to Tunisia?
- To seek business opportunities (correct)
- To study architecture
- To visit family
- To escape political unrest
Where did Henry Dunant witness the end of the battle of Solferino?
Where did Henry Dunant witness the end of the battle of Solferino?
What did Henry Dunant write that eventually led to the creation of the International Committee for Relief?
What did Henry Dunant write that eventually led to the creation of the International Committee for Relief?
Which religion did Henry Dunant's family follow?
Which religion did Henry Dunant's family follow?
What was Henry Dunant's occupation in Geneva before he traveled to Algeria?
What was Henry Dunant's occupation in Geneva before he traveled to Algeria?
Why did Henry Dunant decide to approach Napoleon III?
Why did Henry Dunant decide to approach Napoleon III?
Where did Henry Dunant witness the end of the battle of Solferino?
Where did Henry Dunant witness the end of the battle of Solferino?
What did Henry Dunant write that eventually led to the creation of the International Committee for Relief?
What did Henry Dunant write that eventually led to the creation of the International Committee for Relief?
Study Notes
Henry Dunant's Life
- Henry Dunant was born in Switzerland.
- Before traveling to Algeria, Henry Dunant worked as a banker.
- Henry Dunant traveled to Tunisia to meet with Napoleon III.
- He witnessed the end of the Battle of Solferino in Italy, specifically in Castiglione delle Stiviere.
- Henry Dunant wrote "A Memory of Solferino", which eventually led to the creation of the International Committee for Relief.
- Henry Dunant's family followed the Calvinist faith.
- In Geneva, Henry Dunant worked as a businessman before traveling to Algeria.
- He decided to approach Napoleon III to discuss his business ventures.
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Test your knowledge on the life and work of Henry Dunant, the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Learn about his background, accomplishments, and contributions to humanitarian efforts.
