About Ernst Brenner
Lived 1856 – 1911 (aged 54). Ernst Brenner was a Swiss politician, lawyer and jurist.
Ernst Brenner (9 December 1856 – 11 March 1911) was a Swiss politician.
He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on 25 March 1897 and died in office on 11 March 1911. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party.
During his office time he held the following departments: Department of Justice and Police (1897–1900) Political Department as President of the Confederation (1901) Department of Justice and Police (1902–1907) Political Department as President of the Confederation (1908) Department of Justice and Police (1909–1911)
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Who was Ernst Brenner?
member of the Swiss Federal Council (1856–1911)
When was Ernst Brenner born?
Ernst Brenner was born on 9 December 1856 in Basel.
When did Ernst Brenner die?
Ernst Brenner died on 11 March 1911 in Menton.
What was Ernst Brenner's occupation?
Ernst Brenner was a politician, lawyer and jurist.
What nationality was Ernst Brenner?
Ernst Brenner was Swiss.
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