About Olivier Zschokke
Lived 1826 – 1898 (aged 71). Olivier Zschokke was a Swiss engineer, politician and railway engineer.
Peter Olivier Zschokke commonly P. Olivier Zschokke (; 22 July 1826 - 9 April 1898) was a Swiss business magnate, engineer and politician who served on the National Council (Switzerland) from 1890 to 1897 and previously served on the Council of States (Switzerland) from 1877 to 1885 for the Free Radical Liberals.
Zschokke was a son of Heinrich Zschokke, who migrated to Switzerland originally being from Magdeburg in Saxony-Anhalt. He held a variety of interests in construction and railway companies. Z. was married to Anna Maria Sauerländer, daughter of Fritz Sauerländer, a well-known publisher.
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Who was Olivier Zschokke?
Swiss engineer and politician (1826-1898)
When was Olivier Zschokke born?
Olivier Zschokke was born on 22 July 1826 in Aarau.
When did Olivier Zschokke die?
Olivier Zschokke died on 9 April 1898 in Aarau.
What was Olivier Zschokke's occupation?
Olivier Zschokke was an engineer, politician and railway engineer.
What nationality was Olivier Zschokke?
Olivier Zschokke was Swiss.
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