Albert Meyer
Swiss politician, editor of Neue Zürcher Zeitung and member of the Swiss Federal Council
About Albert Meyer
Lived 1870 – 1953 (aged 83). Albert Meyer was a Swiss politician and journalist.
Albert Meyer (13 March 1870 – 22 October 1953) was a Swiss politician, editor in chief of Neue Zürcher Zeitung (1915-1930) and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1929–1938). Meyer attended primary and secondary school in his birthplace, followed by the canton school in Zurich. He then studied law and economics at the universities of Zurich, Berlin, and Leipzig. He earned his doctorate in 1895 and began working as a financial secretary for the City of Zurich.
He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on 12 December 1929 and handed over office on 31 December 1938. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.
During his time in office he held the Department of Home Affairs from 1930 to 1934 and the Department of Finance from 1934 to 1938, and was President of the Confederation in 1936.
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Who was Albert Meyer?
Swiss politician, editor of Neue Zürcher Zeitung and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1870-1953)
When was Albert Meyer born?
Albert Meyer was born on 13 March 1870 in Fällanden.
When did Albert Meyer die?
Albert Meyer died on 22 October 1953 in Zurich.
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Albert Meyer was a politician and journalist.
What nationality was Albert Meyer?
Albert Meyer was Swiss.
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