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Friedrich Frey-Herosé

1801 – 1873

Member of the Swiss Federal Council

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About Friedrich Frey-Herosé

Lived 1801 – 1873 (aged 71). Friedrich Frey-Herosé was a Swiss entomologist, politician, ornithologist, chemist and entrepreneur.

Friedrich Frey-Herosé (12 October 1801, in Lindau – 22 September 1873) was a Swiss politician.

He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on 16 November 1848 as one of the first seven members of the council. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland.

During his office time he held the following departments: Department of Trade and Customs (1848 - 1853) Political Department (1854) Military Department (1855 - 1859) Political Department (1860) Department of Trade and Customs (1861 - 1866) and was President of the Confederation twice in 1854 and 1860.

He handed over office on 31 December 1866.

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Important facts

Born

12 October 1801, Lindau, Aarau

Birth century

19th century

Died

22 September 1873, Bern

Occupation

Entomologist, politician, ornithologist, chemist, entrepreneur

Nationality

Switzerland

Positions held

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

Also known as

Friedrich Frey-Herose

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Friedrich Frey-Herosé's

Louis Nicolas Vauquelin

1763 – 1829

Chemist

William Hyde Wollaston

Alexander von Humboldt

Frequently asked questions

Who was Friedrich Frey-Herosé?

member of the Swiss Federal Council

When was Friedrich Frey-Herosé born?

Friedrich Frey-Herosé was born on 12 October 1801 in Lindau, Aarau.

When did Friedrich Frey-Herosé die?

Friedrich Frey-Herosé died on 22 September 1873 in Bern.

What was Friedrich Frey-Herosé's occupation?

Friedrich Frey-Herosé was an entomologist, politician, ornithologist, chemist and entrepreneur.

What nationality was Friedrich Frey-Herosé?

Friedrich Frey-Herosé was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Friedrich Frey-Herosé

· Wikidata: Q55035119

· DBpedia: Friedrich Frey-Herosé

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