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Johann Jakob Rüttimann

1813 – 1876

Swiss politician and judge

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About Johann Jakob Rüttimann

Lived 1813 – 1876 (aged 62). Johann Jakob Rüttimann was a Swiss politician, judge, university teacher, constitutional lawyer and jurist.

Johann Jakob Rüttimann (17 March 1813 – 10 January 1876) was a Swiss politician, President of the Swiss Council of States (1850/1851 and 1865/1866) and President of the Federal Supreme Court.

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Important facts

Born

17 March 1813, Regensberg

Birth century

19th century

Died

10 January 1876, Enge

Occupation

Politician, judge, university teacher, constitutional lawyer, jurist

Nationality

Switzerland

Positions held

Member of the Swiss Council of States, Zürich Executive Councilor, Member of the Cantonal Council of Zurich

Employers

ETH Zurich

Also known as

Johann Jakob Ruettimann

Contemporaries

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Hans Christian Ørsted

1777 – 1851

Physicist

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1778 – 1841

Botanist

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac

Frequently asked questions

Who was Johann Jakob Rüttimann?

Swiss politician and judge (1813-1876)

When was Johann Jakob Rüttimann born?

Johann Jakob Rüttimann was born on 17 March 1813 in Regensberg.

When did Johann Jakob Rüttimann die?

Johann Jakob Rüttimann died on 10 January 1876 in Enge.

What was Johann Jakob Rüttimann's occupation?

Johann Jakob Rüttimann was a politician, judge, university teacher, constitutional lawyer and jurist.

What nationality was Johann Jakob Rüttimann?

Johann Jakob Rüttimann was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johann Jakob Rüttimann

· Wikidata: Q15637891

· DBpedia: Johann Jakob Rüttimann

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