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Ludwig Forrer

Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1845-1921)

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Ludwig Forrer was a Swiss politician who was a Federal Councillor from 1902 to 1917.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Islikon wd
Died
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Place of death
Bern wd
Citizenship
Switzerland wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer, jurist, prosecutor wd
Political party
Free Democratic Party of Switzerland wd
Education
University of Zurich wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1912 – 31 December 1912)
  • Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (1907–1907)
  • President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1906 – 31 December 1906)
  • Member of the Swiss Federal Council
  • Member of the Swiss National Council
  • President of the Swiss National Council

Questions

When was Ludwig Forrer born?
Ludwig Forrer was born on 9 February 1845 in Islikon.
What positions has Ludwig Forrer held?
Positions held by Ludwig Forrer include: President of the Swiss Confederation (1912–1912); Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (1907–1907); President of the Swiss Confederation (1906–1906); Member of the Swiss Federal Council; Member of the Swiss National Council.
Where did Ludwig Forrer study?
Ludwig Forrer was educated at University of Zurich.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Ludwig Forrer · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q118183 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Ludwig Forrer.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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