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Eduard von Steiger

Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1881-1962)

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Adolf Eduard von Steiger was a Swiss lawyer and politician who served as the 51st President of the Swiss Confederation twice in 1945 and 1951 for Party of Farmers, Traders and Independents. Von Steiger served as a Member of the Federal Council from 1941 to 1951 and previously on the Grand Council of Bern from 1914 to 1939.

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Born
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Place of birth
Langnau im Emmental wd
Died
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Place of death
Bern wd
Citizenship
Switzerland wd
Occupation
politician, jurist wd
Political party
Swiss People's Party wd
Education
Leipzig University, University of Geneva, University of Bern wd
Spouse
Beatrix von Steiger wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1951 – 31 December 1951)
  • President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1945 – 31 December 1945)
  • Member of the Swiss Federal Council

Questions

When was Eduard von Steiger born?
Eduard von Steiger was born on 2 July 1881 in Langnau im Emmental.
What positions has Eduard von Steiger held?
Positions held by Eduard von Steiger include: President of the Swiss Confederation (1951–1951); President of the Swiss Confederation (1945–1945); Member of the Swiss Federal Council.
Where did Eduard von Steiger study?
Eduard von Steiger was educated at Leipzig University, University of Geneva, University of Bern.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Eduard von Steiger · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q546965 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Eduard von Steiger - Biografie auf deutsch dans l'annuaire des Autorités fédérales - 1943.jpg by René Hourdry (document original et scan perso) (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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