Guillaume Henri Dufour
Swiss army officer, bridge engineer and topographer (1787-1875)
1787 — 1875
Quick Facts
Profession
Swiss army officer, bridge engineer and topographer (1787-1875)
Born
September 15, 1787
Died
1875 (age ~88)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
military personnel, politician, urban planner
Republic of GenevaBorn in ConstanceDied in Eaux-Vives
1787
Born in Constance (1787-09-15)
1862
PositionMember of the Swiss Council of States (1862–1866)
1866
AwardGrand Cross of the Legion of Honour
1875
Died in Eaux-Vives
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Guillaume Henri Dufour was a Swiss military officer, structural engineer and topographer. He served under Napoleon I and held the Swiss office of General four times in his career, firstly in 1847 when he led the Swiss Confederation forces to victory against the Sonderbund. In 1864 Dufour presided over the First Geneva Convention which established the International Red Cross. He was founder and president of the Swiss Federal Office of Topography.
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Who is Guillaume Henri Dufour?+
Guillaume Henri Dufour was a Swiss military officer, structural engineer and topographer. He served under Napoleon I and held the Swiss office of General four times in his career, firstly in 1847 when he led the Swiss Confederation forces to victory against the Sonderbund. In 1864 Dufour presided ov
What does the name Guillaume mean?+
The name Guillaume means "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.". It is of French origin.
When was Guillaume Henri Dufour born?+
Guillaume Henri Dufour was born on September 15, 1787.
When did Guillaume Henri Dufour die?+
Guillaume Henri Dufour died in 1875, at approximately 88 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.
The name Guillaume is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from French.. Etymology: From -. Wilhelm, etc.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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