About Johann Joseph Keel
Lived 1837 – 1902 (aged 65). Johann Joseph Keel was a Swiss politician.
Johann Joseph Keel (15 March 1837 – 12 August 1902) was a Swiss politician who served on the National Council (Switzerland) from 1875 to 1902, as well as its president during the legislative period of 1896/97, for the Catholic-Conservative party (which later merged with the Christian Democratic People's Party). He previously served as member of the Cantonal Council of St. Gallen from 1867 to 1870, as well as serving concurrently as governing councilor of St. Gallen between 1870 and 1902 (his death). Keel was a great-great-grandfather of Simonetta Sommaruga.
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Who was Johann Joseph Keel?
Swiss politician (1837-1902)
When was Johann Joseph Keel born?
Johann Joseph Keel was born on 15 March 1837 in St. Gallen.
When did Johann Joseph Keel die?
Johann Joseph Keel died on 12 August 1902 in St. Gallen.
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Johann Joseph Keel was a politician.
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Johann Joseph Keel was Swiss.
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