Stephansdom in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)

Henry Dunant and the Red Cross

1828 - 1910

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 15, 2017

1. Henry Dunant and the Red Cross Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In der Schlacht bei Solferino
besann sich das Weltgewissen
zur Pflicht des Erbarmens

Henry Durant der unsterbliche Samariter
schuf das Rote Kreuz

Hier stand das alte Kriegsministerium

[English translation:]

At the Battle of Solferino the world's conscience was called to the duty of compassion.

Henry Durant, the undying Samaritan, founded the Red Cross.

Here stood the old Ministry of War.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1828.

Location. 48° 12.636′ N, 16° 22.072′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Stephansdom. Marker is at the intersection of Am Hof and Bognergasse when traveling north on Am Hof. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Am Hof 2, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pope Innocent XII (Antonio Pignatelli) (within shouting distance of this marker); Hans Christian Andersen (within shouting distance of this marker); Roman Ruins

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Der Wiener Feuerwehr / The Vienna Fire Department (about 120 meters away); Türkenkugel / The Turkish Ball (about 120 meters away); Former streambed of the Alsbach (about 120 meters away); Beethoven’s Residence (about 150 meters away); Memorial Plaque of the Archdiocese Vienna at Judenplatz (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.

Regarding Henry Dunant and the Red Cross. "The Battle of Solferino ... on 24 June 1859 resulted in the victory of the allied French Army under Napoleon III and Sardinian Army under Victor Emmanuel II (together known as the Franco-Sardinian Alliance) against the Austrian Army under Emperor Franz Joseph I. It was the last major battle in world history where all the armies were under the personal command of their monarchs. Perhaps 300,000 soldiers fought in the important battle, the largest since the Battle of Leipzig in 1813. There were about 130,000 Austrian troops and a combined total of 140,000 French and allied Piedmontese troops. After the battle, the Austrian Emperor refrained from further direct command of

Henry Dunant and the Red Cross Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 15, 2017

2. Henry Dunant and the Red Cross Marker - Wide View

The marker is found on right corner of what is now the Park Hyatt Vienna.

the army.... The battle led the Swiss Jean-Henri Dunant to write his book, A Memory of Solferino. Although he did not witness the battle (his statement is contained in an "unpublished page" included in the 1939 English edition published by the American Red Cross), he toured the field following the battle and was greatly moved by what he saw. Horrified by the suffering of wounded soldiers left on the battlefield, Dunant set about a process that led to the Geneva Conventions and the establishment of the International Red Cross."

Also see . . . Henry Dunant (1828-1910) (International Committee of the Red Cross). (Submitted on September 21, 2017.)

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Henry Dunant and the Red Cross - Commemorative Postcard image. Click for full size.

Postcard published by Tombola, circa 1911

3. Henry Dunant and the Red Cross - Commemorative Postcard

The man whose vision led to the creation of the worldwide Red Cross and Red Crescent movement; he went from riches to rags but became joint recipient of the first Nobel peace prize. - The International Committee of the Red Cross

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.