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Albert Meyer

Swiss politician, editor of Neue Zürcher Zeitung and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1870-1953)

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Albert Meyer was a Swiss politician, editor in chief of Neue Zürcher Zeitung (1915–1930) and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1929–1938). Meyer attended primary and secondary school in his birthplace, followed by the canton school in Zurich. He then studied law and economics at the universities of Zurich, Berlin, and Leipzig. He earned his doctorate in 1895 and began working as a financial secretary for the City of Zurich.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Fällanden wd
Died
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Place of death
Zurich wd
Citizenship
Switzerland wd
Occupation
politician, journalist wd
Political party
Free Democratic Party of Switzerland wd
Education
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Leipzig University, University of Zurich wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1936 – 31 December 1936)
  • Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1 January 1930 – 31 December 1938)
  • Member of the Swiss National Council (20 September 1915 – 31 December 1929)

Questions

When was Albert Meyer born?
Albert Meyer was born on 13 March 1870 in Fällanden.
What positions has Albert Meyer held?
Positions held by Albert Meyer include: President of the Swiss Confederation (1936–1936); Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1930–1938); Member of the Swiss National Council (1915–1929).
Where did Albert Meyer study?
Albert Meyer was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Leipzig University, University of Zurich.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Albert Meyer · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q115584 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Albert Meyer.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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