About Jakob Stämpfli
Lived 1820 – 1879 (aged 59). Jakob Stämpfli was a Swiss politician, judge and lawyer.
Jakob Stämpfli (23 February 1820 – 15 May 1879) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1854–1863).
He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on 6 December 1854, and left office on 31 December 1863. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland.
During his time in office he held the following departments: Department of Justice and Police (1855) Political Department as President of the Confederation (1856) Department of Finance (1857–1858) Political Department as President of the Confederation (1859) Military Department (1860–1861) Political Department as President of the Confederation (1862) Military Department (1863)
Jakob Stämpfli was also a member of the international tribunal that ruled on the Alabama Claims in 1871.
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Who was Jakob Stämpfli?
member of the Swiss Federal Council (1820-1879)
When was Jakob Stämpfli born?
Jakob Stämpfli was born on 23 February 1820 in Wengi.
When did Jakob Stämpfli die?
Jakob Stämpfli died on 15 May 1879 in Bern.
What was Jakob Stämpfli's occupation?
Jakob Stämpfli was a politician, judge and lawyer.
What nationality was Jakob Stämpfli?
Jakob Stämpfli was Swiss.
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