Henry Dunant, also known as Henri Dunant, was a Swiss humanitarian, businessman, social activist, and co-founder of the Red Cross. His humanitarian efforts won him the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901. The Nobel Peace Prize 1901, announced December 10, 1901. Henry Dunant (1/2), “for his humanitarian efforts to help wounded soldiers and create international understanding”. Frédéric Passy (1/2), “for his lifelong work for international peace conferences, diplomacy and arbitration”. Henry Dunant: born 1828, Geneva, Switzerland. Frédéric Passy: born 1822, Paris, France. Wiki link Wiki link Data: the Nobel Foundation (CC0).