Général Guillaume-Henri Dufour
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
N 46° 12.065 E 006° 08.601
32T E 279609 N 5120356
Located in the center of Place de Neuve in central Geneva, this equestrian statue honors the swiss general Dufour.
Waymark Code: WMQ6V
Location: Genève, Switzerland
Date Posted: 09/11/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 102

General Dufour is credited with creating the present swiss flag, a white cross on a red background. He was also honored for his contribution to Swiss cartography by having the highest point in Switzerland named after him (altitude 4634 meters on the top of Mount Rosa).

He was also co-founder of what is now the International Comittee of the Red Cross.
Identity of Rider: General Dufour

Name of artist: Lanz

Date of Dedication: 1884

Material: Bronze

Position: One Hoof Raised

Identity of Horse: Not listed

Unusual Features: Not listed

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