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Wilhelm Hertenstein

Swiss politician (1825–1888)

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Wilhelm Friederich Hertenstein was a Swiss politician.

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Born
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Place of birth
Kyburg wd
Died
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Place of death
Bern wd
Citizenship
Switzerland wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Free Democratic Party of Switzerland wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1888 – 27 November 1888)
  • Member of the Swiss Federal Council (21 March 1879 – 27 November 1888)
  • Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (1879–1888)
  • Member of the Swiss Council of States (2 December 1878 – 1 March 1879)
  • Member of the Swiss National Council (2 December 1872 – 1 December 1878)
  • Zürich Executive Councilor (17 June 1872 – 28 February 1879)

Questions

When was Wilhelm Hertenstein born?
Wilhelm Hertenstein was born on 5 May 1825 in Kyburg.
What positions has Wilhelm Hertenstein held?
Positions held by Wilhelm Hertenstein include: President of the Swiss Confederation (1888–1888); Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1879–1888); Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (1879–1888); Member of the Swiss Council of States (1878–1879); Member of the Swiss National Council (1872–1878).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Wilhelm Hertenstein · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q661989 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Wilhelm Hertenstein.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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