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Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger

1729 – 1799

Swiss politician

Politician Local politicianSchultheiss
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Lived 1729 – 1799 (aged 70). Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger was a politician, local politician and schultheiss.

Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger (17 May 1729 – 3 December 1799) was a Swiss politician.

From 1787 to 1798 he was elected Schultheiss (chief magistrate) of Bern, Switzerland.

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Important facts

Born
17 May 1729, Bern
Birth century
18th century
Died
3 December 1799, Augsburg
Occupation
Politician, local politician, Schultheiss
Nationality
Old Swiss Confederacy
Positions held
Historic Mayor of Bern, Member of the Grand Council of Bern
Awards
Order of the Black Eagle; Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger?

Swiss politician (1729-1799)

When was Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger born?

Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger was born on 17 May 1729 in Bern.

When did Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger die?

Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger died on 3 December 1799 in Augsburg.

What was Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger's occupation?

Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger was a politician, local politician and schultheiss.

What nationality was Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger?

Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger's recorded nationality: Old Swiss Confederacy.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger

· Wikidata: Q121719

· DBpedia: Niklaus Friedrich von Steiger

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