About Wilhelm Vigier
Lived 1823 – 1886 (aged 62). Wilhelm Vigier was a Swiss politician and judge.
Josef Wilhelm Viktor Vigier (27 August 1823 in Solothurn – 18 March 1886) was a Swiss politician and President of the Swiss Council of States (1862/1863 and 1882/1883).
Vigier was also a judge of the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland (1858–1874). He presided over the court in 1864 and 1873.
He was an uncle of the national councilor and mayor of Solothurn Wilhelm Vigier (1839–1908).
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Who was Wilhelm Vigier?
Swiss politician and judge (1823-1886)
When was Wilhelm Vigier born?
Wilhelm Vigier was born on 27 August 1823 in Solothurn.
When did Wilhelm Vigier die?
Wilhelm Vigier died on 18 March 1886 in Solothurn.
What was Wilhelm Vigier's occupation?
Wilhelm Vigier was a politician and judge.
What nationality was Wilhelm Vigier?
Wilhelm Vigier was Swiss.
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