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Theophil Sprecher von Bernegg

1850 – 1927

Swiss politician and military officer

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About Theophil Sprecher von Bernegg

Lived 1850 – 1927 (aged 77). Theophil Sprecher von Bernegg was a Swiss military officer and politician.

Theophil Andreas Luzius Sprecher von Bernegg (27 April 1850, Maienfeld – 6 December 1927) was a Swiss politician and military Chief of the General Staff (1905–1919).

At the outbreak of World War I, he declined the office of General, which led to Colonel Ulrich Wille being elected.

Sprecher was depicted on a Swiss stamp in 1950. A complete edition of his writings was published in 2002.

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Important facts

Born

27 April 1850, Maienfeld

Birth century

19th century

Died

6 December 1927, Walenstadt

Occupation

Military officer, politician

Nationality

Switzerland

Education

Royal Saxon Academy of Forestry Tharandt, Leipzig University

Also known as

Theophil Andreas Luzius Sprecher von Bernegg

People in Theophil Sprecher von Bernegg's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Ulrich Wille

1848 – 1925

Military personnel

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Theophil Sprecher von Bernegg's

Johann Gottfried Galle

Frequently asked questions

Who was Theophil Sprecher von Bernegg?

Swiss politician and military officer (1850-1927)

When was Theophil Sprecher von Bernegg born?

Theophil Sprecher von Bernegg was born on 27 April 1850 in Maienfeld.

When did Theophil Sprecher von Bernegg die?

Theophil Sprecher von Bernegg died on 6 December 1927 in Walenstadt.

What was Theophil Sprecher von Bernegg's occupation?

Theophil Sprecher von Bernegg was a military officer and politician.

What nationality was Theophil Sprecher von Bernegg?

Theophil Sprecher von Bernegg was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Theophil Sprecher von Bernegg

· Wikidata: Q125310

· DBpedia: Theophil Sprecher von Bernegg

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