About Johann Jakob Scherer
Lived 1825 – 1878 (aged 53). Johann Jakob Scherer was a Swiss politician and entrepreneur.
Johann Jakob Scherer (10 November 1825 – 23 December 1878) was a Swiss politician.
He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on 12 July 1872 and died in office on 23 December 1878. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland.
During his time in office he held the following departments: Department of Finance (1872–1873) Department of Railway and Trade (1873–1874) Political Department (1875) Military Department (1876–1878) He was President of the Confederation in 1875.
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Who was Johann Jakob Scherer?
member of the Swiss Federal Council (1825-1878)
When was Johann Jakob Scherer born?
Johann Jakob Scherer was born on 10 November 1825 in Schönenberg.
When did Johann Jakob Scherer die?
Johann Jakob Scherer died on 23 December 1878 in Winterthur.
What was Johann Jakob Scherer's occupation?
Johann Jakob Scherer was a politician and entrepreneur.
What nationality was Johann Jakob Scherer?
Johann Jakob Scherer was Swiss.
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