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Jean-Édouard Berthoud

1846 – 1916

Swiss architect and politician

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About Jean-Édouard Berthoud

Lived 1846 – 1916 (aged 69). Jean-Édouard Berthoud was a Swiss architect, lawyer and politician.

Jean-Édouard Berthoud (11 December 1846 – 21 June 1916), commonly referred to as Jean Berthoud, was born in Neuchâtel and was married to Georgine Léonie Panier. He was the son of pastoral theology professor Alexis-Henri Berthoud and Louise-Marie Vaucher. He was the father of Henri Berthoud and grandfather of Denise and Raymonde Berthoud.

Berthoud studied law in Neuchâtel. In 1874, he opened a law office in Môtiers which he kept until 1880.

Political and judicial career 1874 : Conseiller général of Neuchâtel 1874-1877 : Congressman 1874-1880 : Sat at the court of appeals 1883-1889 : Member of the Council of States 1883-1896 : Assizes court of Neuchâtel and Neuchâtel court President 1889-1896 : Congressman 1896-1908 : Member of the Conseil d'Etat (Department of Justice) and member of the Council of States

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Member of the Swiss Council of States
Also known as
Jean-Edouard Berthoud, Jean Berthoud

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jean-Édouard Berthoud?

Swiss architect and politician (1846-1916)

When was Jean-Édouard Berthoud born?

Jean-Édouard Berthoud was born on 11 December 1846 in Neuchâtel.

When did Jean-Édouard Berthoud die?

Jean-Édouard Berthoud died on 21 June 1916 in Neuchâtel.

What was Jean-Édouard Berthoud's occupation?

Jean-Édouard Berthoud was an architect, lawyer and politician.

What nationality was Jean-Édouard Berthoud?

Jean-Édouard Berthoud was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jean-Édouard Berthoud

· Wikidata: Q2310671

· DBpedia: Jean-Édouard Berthoud

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