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I visited the museum of the International Red Cross in Geneva back in the 1980s.  One of the best most moving museums I've ever seen.  Had a nice section about Dunant.

Henry Dunant

Of John Henry Dunant, let's give mention.
He thought up the Geneva Convention;
The International Red Cross also,
In his Memory Of Solferino

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From Wikipedia:
Jean Henri Dunant (8 May 1828 – 30 October 1910), also known as Henry Dunant, was a Swiss businessman and social activist. During a business trip in 1859, he was witness to the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino in modern-day Italy. He recorded his memories and experiences in the book A Memory of Solferino which inspired the creation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in 1863. The 1864 Geneva Convention was based on Dunant's ideas. In 1901 he received the first Nobel Peace Prize together with Frédéric Passy, making Dunant the first Swiss Nobel laureate.
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Kendrick Avatar
June 4, 2015 at 4:27 PM
Great winning work..Congrats..Interesting historical person about whom to write..Sara
Halliday Avatar
June 4, 2015 at 5:01 PM
Thanks for commenting. Yes he was an interesting person for his time.
Wigley Avatar
June 3, 2015 at 12:01 AM
Very educational, and worth the win. Congrats, Mark. Regards, Viv
Halliday Avatar
June 3, 2015 at 9:30 AM
Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting Mr. Wigley. He was a pretty influential guy that few ever heard of. ---M
A  Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 10:28 PM
Mark, congrats on your Cleri-who :) WIN.... SKAT
Halliday Avatar
June 3, 2015 at 9:29 AM
Glad you liked it, Skat. Thanks for commenting. He was a pretty influential guy that few ever heard of. ---M
Roper Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 5:41 PM
Congratulations on your win. :~)Hugs Eve
Halliday Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting. ---M
Dietrich Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 5:37 PM
Nicely done, nicely won!! Congrats, Mark.
Halliday Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting. ---M
Allison Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 4:34 PM
great historical tribute - congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xx
Halliday Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 6:00 PM
Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting. He was a pretty influential guy that few ever heard of. ---M
Merryman Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 4:27 PM
Mark, congrats on your placement in my contest! I had never heard of this gentleman before now. You packed a ton of info in a short verse. Well done! Love, Kim
Halliday Avatar
June 2, 2015 at 6:01 PM
Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting. He was a pretty influential guy that few ever heard of. ---M
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