Heinrich Hüni

Heinrich Hüni colloquially Heinrich Hüni-Stettler (16 March 1813 – 27 April 1876) was a Swiss businessman, industrialist and politician who most notably served on the National Council (Switzerland) from 1854 to 1860. He previously served on the Cantonal Council of Zurich and the Executive Council of Zurich.

Hüni was the son of a farmer and mayor of Horgen, and was born into relatively modest means. He became an independent silk merchant in Zurich and reinvested the proceeds in his own silk mill in Oberrieden, which brought him affluence. In 1843, he founded Hüni & Fierz (a silk mill) in Horgen. He was among the circle of Alfred Escher but was more socially liberal.

Personal life In 1837, Hüni married Wilhelmina Maria Stettler, daughter of Samuel Stettler, a notary and member of an old Bernese Patrician family, with whom he had four children;

Emil Hüni (1840–1889) Wilhelmina "Mina" Hüni (1841–1924), married to Emil Streuli, who was also a silk manufacturer and later took-over his residence in Horgen. They had four children. Heinrich Hüni (1843–1889) Emma Hüni (1846–1921), married Giesker

Hüni died 27 April 1876 in Enge (presently a part of Zurich, Switzerland) aged 63.