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Constant Fornerod

1819 – 1899

Member of the Swiss Federal Council

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About Constant Fornerod

Lived 1819 – 1899 (aged 80). Constant Fornerod was a Swiss politician and lawyer.

Constant Fornerod (30 May 1819 – 27 November 1899) was a Swiss politician, originally from Avenches, and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1855–1867).

He was elected to the Federal Council on 11 July 1855 as a representative for Vaud. He handed over office on 31 October 1867. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party.

During his time in office he held the following departments: Department of Trade and Customs (1855 - 1856) Political Department as President of the Confederation (1857) Department of Trade and Customs (1858) Department of Finance (1859 - 1861) Military Department (1862) Political Department as President of the Confederation (1863) Military Department (1864 - 1866) Political Department as President of the Confederation (1867).

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Important facts

Born

30 May 1819, Avenches

Birth century

19th century

Died

27 November 1899, Bettens

Occupation

Politician, lawyer

Nationality

Switzerland

Education

University of Lausanne, Heidelberg University, University of Tübingen

Positions held

Member of the Swiss Federal Council, Member of the Swiss Council of States, President of the Swiss Council of States, Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports

Employers

University of Lausanne

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Constant Fornerod's

Joseph Johann Littrow

Frequently asked questions

Who was Constant Fornerod?

member of the Swiss Federal Council (1819–1899)

When was Constant Fornerod born?

Constant Fornerod was born on 30 May 1819 in Avenches.

When did Constant Fornerod die?

Constant Fornerod died on 27 November 1899 in Bettens.

What was Constant Fornerod's occupation?

Constant Fornerod was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Constant Fornerod?

Constant Fornerod was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Constant Fornerod

· Wikidata: Q116978

· DBpedia: Constant Fornerod

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