About Casimir Pfyffer
Lived 1794 – 1875 (aged 81). Casimir Pfyffer was a Swiss politician, professor, lawyer, jurist and opinion journalist.
Casimir Pfyffer von Altishofen (10 October 1794 in Rome – 11 November 1875) was a Swiss politician and jurist. He was mayor of Lucerne (1832–1835), President of the Swiss National Council (1854/1855) and five times President of the Federal Supreme Court.
Kasimir-Pfyffer-Strasse in Lucerne is named for him.
Works
Der Kanton Luzern historisch-geographisch-statistisch geschildert; ein Hand- und Hausbuch für Jedermann. 2 volumes, St. Gallen: Huber 1858/59.
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Who was Casimir Pfyffer?
Swiss politician (1794-1875)
When was Casimir Pfyffer born?
Casimir Pfyffer was born on 10 October 1794 in Rome.
When did Casimir Pfyffer die?
Casimir Pfyffer died on 11 November 1875 in Lucerne.
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Casimir Pfyffer was a politician, professor, lawyer, jurist and opinion journalist.
What nationality was Casimir Pfyffer?
Casimir Pfyffer was Swiss.
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