When was Emil Welti born?

Emil Welti was born on 23 April 1825 in Bad Zurzach.

What positions has Emil Welti held?

Positions held by Emil Welti include: President of the Swiss Confederation (1891–1891); President of the Swiss Confederation (1884–1884); President of the Swiss Confederation (1880–1880); President of the Swiss Confederation (1876–1876); Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (1873–1875).

Where did Emil Welti study?

Emil Welti was educated at University of Jena, Frederick William University Berlin, Old Kantonsschule (Albert Einstein House).

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Emil Welti

Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1825-1899)

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Friedrich Emil Welti, known as Emil Welti, was a Swiss politician, lawyer and judge. From 1856 to 1866, he was a member of the government of the canton of Aargau and, beginning in 1857, the Council of States. In 1867, Welti was elected to the Bundesrat as a representative of the liberal-radical faction.

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Born: 23 April 1825 wd
Place of birth: Bad Zurzach wd
Died: 24 February 1899 wd
Place of death: Bern wd
Citizenship: Switzerland wd
Occupation: politician, judge, jurist, author wd
Political party: Free Democratic Party of Switzerland wd
Education: University of Jena, Frederick William University Berlin, Old Kantonsschule (Albert Einstein House) wd

Positions held wd

President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1891 – 31 December 1891)
President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1884 – 31 December 1884)
President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1880 – 31 December 1880)
President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1876 – 31 December 1876)
Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (1873–1875)
President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1872 – 31 December 1872)
Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (1870–1871)
President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1869 – 31 December 1869)
Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1867–1891)
Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (1867–1868)
President of the Swiss Council of States (1860–1866)
Member of the Swiss Council of States (1857–1866)
president (1852–1856)
Member of the Grand Council of Aargau (since 1852)
Council of State of Aargau (since 1852)
Gemeiner (since November 1847)
lawyer (1847–1852)

Awards wd

honorary doctor of the University of Zurich (1866)
honorary citizenship (1860)

Questions

When was Emil Welti born?: Emil Welti was born on 23 April 1825 in Bad Zurzach.
What positions has Emil Welti held?: Positions held by Emil Welti include: President of the Swiss Confederation (1891–1891); President of the Swiss Confederation (1884–1884); President of the Swiss Confederation (1880–1880); President of the Swiss Confederation (1876–1876); Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (1873–1875).
Where did Emil Welti study?: Emil Welti was educated at University of Jena, Frederick William University Berlin, Old Kantonsschule (Albert Einstein House).

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Last updated 10 November 2026 · facts checked 13 November 2026

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