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Antonio Riva

1870 – 1942

Swiss politician

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About Antonio Riva

Lived 1870 – 1942 (aged 72). Antonio Riva was a Swiss politician.

Antonio Riva (21 July 1870 – 18 December 1942) was a Swiss politician and President of the Swiss Council of States (1933/1934).

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Important facts

Born

21 July 1870, Lugano

Birth century

19th century

Died

18 December 1942, Flüelen

Occupation

Politician

Nationality

Switzerland

Positions held

Member of the Swiss Council of States, Member of the Swiss National Council

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Antonio Riva's

Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld

1832 – 1901

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Antonín Frič

1832 – 1913

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Antonio Riva?

Swiss politician (1870-1942)

When was Antonio Riva born?

Antonio Riva was born on 21 July 1870 in Lugano.

When did Antonio Riva die?

Antonio Riva died on 18 December 1942 in Flüelen.

What was Antonio Riva's occupation?

Antonio Riva was a politician.

What nationality was Antonio Riva?

Antonio Riva was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Antonio Riva

· Wikidata: Q16146572

· DBpedia: Antonio Riva (politician, born 1870)

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