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Ludwig Forrer

1845 – 1921

Member of the Swiss Federal Council

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About Ludwig Forrer

Lived 1845 – 1921 (aged 76). Ludwig Forrer was a Swiss politician, lawyer, jurist and prosecutor.

Ludwig Forrer (9 February 1845 – 28 September 1921) was a Swiss politician who was a Federal Councillor from 1902 to 1917.

Forrer was born in Islikon. He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on 11 December 1902 and resigned on 31 December 1917. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party.

During his office time he held the following departments: Department of Trade, Industry and Agriculture (1903) Department of Home Affairs (1904–1905) Political Department (1906) as President of the Confederation Military Department (1907) Department of Justice and Police (1908) Department of Posts and Railways (1908–1911) Political Department (1912) as President of the Confederation Department of Posts and Railways (1913–1917) He was President of the Confederation twice in 1906 and 1912.

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Important facts

Born

9 February 1845, Islikon

Birth century

19th century

Died

28 September 1921, Bern

Occupation

Politician, lawyer, jurist, prosecutor

Nationality

Switzerland

Education

University of Zurich

Positions held

Member of the Swiss Federal Council, Member of the Swiss National Council, President of the Swiss National Council, Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ludwig Forrer's

Alexander Braun

1805 – 1877

University teacher

John Obadiah Westwood

William Rowan Hamilton

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ludwig Forrer?

member of the Swiss Federal Council (1845-1921)

When was Ludwig Forrer born?

Ludwig Forrer was born on 9 February 1845 in Islikon.

When did Ludwig Forrer die?

Ludwig Forrer died on 28 September 1921 in Bern.

What was Ludwig Forrer's occupation?

Ludwig Forrer was a politician, lawyer, jurist and prosecutor.

What nationality was Ludwig Forrer?

Ludwig Forrer was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ludwig Forrer

· Wikidata: Q118183

· DBpedia: Ludwig Forrer

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