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Robert Comtesse

1847 – 1922

Member of the Swiss Federal Council

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About Robert Comtesse

Lived 1847 – 1922 (aged 75). Robert Comtesse was a Swiss politician, judge, lawyer and jurist.

Robert Comtesse (14 August 1847, in Valangin – 17 November 1922) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1899-1912).

He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on 14 December 1899 and resigned on 4 March 1912. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party.

Federal Departments While in office he held the following departments: Department of Finance (1900) Department of Justice and Police (1901) Department of Posts and Railways (1902, 1912) Department of Finance (1903, 1905–09, 1911) Political Department as President of the Confederation (1904, 1911)

Honours "Quai Robert-Comtesse" in Neuchâtel and "Rue Robert-Comtesse" in Cernier are named after Comtesse.

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Important facts

Born
14 August 1847, Valangin
Birth century
19th century
Died
17 November 1922, La Tour-de-Peilz
Occupation
Politician, judge, lawyer, jurist
Nationality
Switzerland
Education
University of Neuchâtel, Heidelberg University, University of Paris
Positions held
Member of the Swiss Federal Council, Member of the Swiss National Council, President of the Swiss National Council, President of the Swiss Confederation

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert Comtesse?

member of the Swiss Federal Council (1847-1922)

When was Robert Comtesse born?

Robert Comtesse was born on 14 August 1847 in Valangin.

When did Robert Comtesse die?

Robert Comtesse died on 17 November 1922 in La Tour-de-Peilz.

What was Robert Comtesse's occupation?

Robert Comtesse was a politician, judge, lawyer and jurist.

What nationality was Robert Comtesse?

Robert Comtesse was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert Comtesse

· Wikidata: Q118264

· DBpedia: Robert Comtesse

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