Frédéric Passy (b. 1822, Paris - d. 1912, Paris) was a French economist and pacifist. He was a member of the French National Assembly and the Senate, and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1901.
Dunant and Passy were awarded the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901 for their work in promoting international peace and cooperation. Dunant was recognized for his efforts to improve the treatment of wounded soldiers during wartime, and Passy was recognized for his work in promoting peace through arbitration and international understanding.
Dunant's work
Dunant was born in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1828. He came from a wealthy family and was educated in Geneva and Paris. In 1859, he traveled to Italy to observe the Battle of Solferino, where he witnessed the suffering of thousands of wounded soldiers. He was so moved by what he saw that he wrote a book called "A Memory of Solferino," in which he called for the creation of a neutral organization to provide medical care to wounded soldiers.
In 1863, Dunant helped to found the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The ICRC is a humanitarian organization that provides aid to victims of war and natural disasters. It is now one of the world's largest and most respected humanitarian organizations.
Passy's work
Passy was born in Paris, France, in 1822. He came from a wealthy family and was educated in Paris and Berlin. He became an economist and a member of the French National Assembly and the Senate.
Passy was a lifelong pacifist. He believed that war was a barbaric and unnecessary way to resolve conflicts. He worked to promote peace through arbitration and international understanding. He was a member of the League of Nations, and he served as the president of the International Peace Bureau.
The Nobel Peace Prize
Dunant and Passy were awarded the first Nobel Peace Prize in 1901. They were recognized for their work in promoting international peace and cooperation. Dunant's work with the Red Cross helped to improve the treatment of wounded soldiers during wartime, and Passy's work helped to promote peace through arbitration and international understanding.
Dunant and Passy were both tireless advocates for peace. Their work has had a profound impact on the world, and they are both considered to be among the most important figures in the history of peacemaking.