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Jakob Dubs

Swiss politician (1822-1879)

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Jakob Dubs was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1861–1872). Along with Gustave Moynier and Guillaume-Henri Dufour, he founded the Swiss Red Cross in July 1866, and served as its first President until 1872.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Affoltern am Albis wd
Died
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Place of death
Lausanne wd
Citizenship
Switzerland wd
Occupation
politician, judge, journalist, pedagogue, prosecutor wd
Political party
Free Democratic Party of Switzerland wd
Education
University of Bern, Heidelberg University, University of Zurich wd

Positions held wd

  • Member of the Swiss National Council (2 December 1872 – 5 December 1875)
  • Member of the Cantonal Council of Zurich (17 June 1872 – 27 December 1875)
  • President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1870 – 31 December 1870)
  • President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1868 – 31 January 1868)
  • President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1864 – 31 December 1864)
  • Member of the Swiss Federal Council (30 July 1861 – 28 May 1872)
  • President of the Swiss Council of States (1856–1856)
  • Member of the Swiss Council of States (4 December 1854 – 1 July 1861)
  • Zürich Executive Councilor (31 May 1854 – 20 August 1861)
  • Member of the Swiss National Council (16 April 1849 – 3 December 1854)
  • President of the Swiss National Council

Questions

When was Jakob Dubs born?
Jakob Dubs was born on 26 July 1822 in Affoltern am Albis.
What positions has Jakob Dubs held?
Positions held by Jakob Dubs include: Member of the Swiss National Council (1872–1875); Member of the Cantonal Council of Zurich (1872–1875); President of the Swiss Confederation (1870–1870); President of the Swiss Confederation (1868–1868); President of the Swiss Confederation (1864–1864).
Where did Jakob Dubs study?
Jakob Dubs was educated at University of Bern, Heidelberg University, University of Zurich.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Jakob Dubs · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q116973 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Jakob Dubs.gif (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 13 November 2026

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