Alexandre Daguet

Alexandre Daguet (March 12, 1816–May 20, 1894) was a Swiss historian, politician and educator. He was born in Fribourg, Switzerland. From 1849 to 1857 he was an elected member of the Great Council of Geneva.

Early life He was born in Fribourg, Switzerland on March 12, 1816. His parents were Nicolas and Françoise née Broillet.

Career He was the editor of the L'Educateur and he authored an education manual. He received an honorary doctorate from the University of Bern in Bern, Switzerland. After the 1847 Sonderbund War he was appointed to the rectorship of the Cantonal School of Graubünden. From 1849 to 1857 he was an elected member of the Great Council of Geneva. In 1866 he became the Chair of History at the Academy of Neuchâtel.

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