# Adolf Deucher

_Swiss politician (1831-1912)_

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> Adolf Deucher was a Swiss politician who served as a federal councillor from 1883 to 1912, and a two-time member of the Swiss National Council. Pursuing centralist policies in a very federalist country, he was a main promoter of the 1868 revision of the Swiss constitution.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 15 February 1831 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q361258#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Wipkingen ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q361258#P19))
- **Died:** 10 July 1912 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q361258#P570))
- **Place of death:** Bern ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q361258#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Switzerland ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q361258#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q361258#P106))
- **Political party:** Free Democratic Party of Switzerland ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q361258#P102))
- **Education:** Charles University; Heidelberg University; University of Vienna; University of Zurich ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q361258#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1909 – 31 December 1909); President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1903 – 31 December 1903); President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1897 – 31 December 1897); President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1886 – 31 December 1886); Councillor of State of Thurgau (1879–1883); Member of the Swiss National Council (1869–1872); Member of the Swiss Federal Council; President of the Swiss National Council ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q361258#P39))

## Questions

**When was Adolf Deucher born?**  
Adolf Deucher was born on 15 February 1831 in Wipkingen.

**What positions has Adolf Deucher held?**  
Positions held by Adolf Deucher include: President of the Swiss Confederation (1909–1909); President of the Swiss Confederation (1903–1903); President of the Swiss Confederation (1897–1897); President of the Swiss Confederation (1886–1886); Councillor of State of Thurgau (1879–1883).

**Where did Adolf Deucher study?**  
Adolf Deucher was educated at Charles University, Heidelberg University, University of Vienna, University of Zurich.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Adolf Deucher](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolf_Deucher) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q361258](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q361258) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Adolf Deucher 1885.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Adolf_Deucher_1885.jpg)

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