When was Jonas Furrer born?

Jonas Furrer was born on 3 March 1805 in Winterthur.

What positions has Jonas Furrer held?

Positions held by Jonas Furrer include: President of the Swiss Confederation (1858–1858); President of the Swiss Confederation (1855–1855); President of the Swiss Confederation (1852–1852); President of the Swiss Confederation (1848–1849); Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1848–1861).

Where did Jonas Furrer study?

Jonas Furrer was educated at University of Zurich, Heidelberg University.

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Jonas Furrer

Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1805-1861)

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Jonas Furrer was a Swiss lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Federal Council, from 1848 to 1861, and as the first president of the Swiss Confederation from 1848 to 1849, and again in 1852, 1855 and 1858. He was one of the leading figures in the foundation of Switzerland as a federal state. He was a member of the Radical Party.

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Born: 3 March 1805 wd
Place of birth: Winterthur wd
Died: 25 July 1861 wd
Place of death: Bad Ragaz wd
Citizenship: Switzerland wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer, jurist, mayor wd
Political party: Free Democratic Party of Switzerland wd
Education: University of Zurich, Heidelberg University wd

Positions held wd

President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1858 – 31 December 1858)
President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1855 – 31 December 1855)
President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1852 – 31 December 1852)
President of the Swiss Confederation (21 November 1848 – 31 December 1849)
Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1848–1861)
President of the Swiss Council of States (1848–1861)
Zürich Executive Councilor (3 April 1845 – 27 December 1848)

Awards wd

honorary doctorate

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When was Jonas Furrer born?: Jonas Furrer was born on 3 March 1805 in Winterthur.
What positions has Jonas Furrer held?: Positions held by Jonas Furrer include: President of the Swiss Confederation (1858–1858); President of the Swiss Confederation (1855–1855); President of the Swiss Confederation (1852–1852); President of the Swiss Confederation (1848–1849); Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1848–1861).
Where did Jonas Furrer study?: Jonas Furrer was educated at University of Zurich, Heidelberg University.

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