Episode 2 of 2
Dunant's Arrival and Witnessing
- When
- 24 June 1859
- Where
- Solferino
- Part of
- Battle of Solferino
Henri Dunant arrived in Solferino on the evening of the battle to petition Napoleon III, witnessing the suffering of wounded soldiers.
Dunant traveled to Solferino to meet Napoleon III personally, having written a flattering book for the emperor. He arrived on the evening of 24 June 1859, the same day the battle occurred nearby. His experience of the battlefield aftermath motivated him to advocate for neutral relief organizations, leading to his book 'A Memory of Solferino'.
Sources
- Henry Dunant Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
- Battle of Solferino Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
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