# Robert Haab

_Swiss politician (1865–1939)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

> Robert Haab was a Swiss politician.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 8 August 1865 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118229#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Wädenswil ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118229#P19))
- **Died:** 15 October 1939 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118229#P570))
- **Place of death:** Zurich ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118229#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Switzerland ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118229#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; judge; diplomat; military personnel; envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary; jurist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118229#P106))
- **Political party:** Free Democratic Party of Switzerland ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118229#P102))
- **Education:** Leipzig University; University of Zurich; University of Strasbourg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118229#P69))
- **Positions held:** President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1929 – 31 December 1929); President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1922 – 31 December 1922); ambassador of Switzerland in Germany (since 1917); Zürich Executive Councilor (25 August 1908 – 15 January 1912); Member of the Cantonal Council of Zurich (29 October 1906 – 24 May 1908); Member of the Cantonal Council of Zurich (14 January 1895 – 19 May 1902); Member of the Swiss Federal Council ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118229#P39))
- **Awards:** honorary doctor of the University of Zurich ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118229#P166))

## Questions

**When was Robert Haab born?**  
Robert Haab was born on 8 August 1865 in Wädenswil.

**What positions has Robert Haab held?**  
Positions held by Robert Haab include: President of the Swiss Confederation (1929–1929); President of the Swiss Confederation (1922–1922); ambassador of Switzerland in Germany (since 1917); Zürich Executive Councilor (1908–1912); Member of the Cantonal Council of Zurich (1906–1908).

**Where did Robert Haab study?**  
Robert Haab was educated at Leipzig University, University of Zurich, University of Strasbourg.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Robert Haab](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Haab) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q118229](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118229) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Robert Haab.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Robert_Haab.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Robert Haab". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/robert-haab. Retrieved 11 November 2026.