Jonas Furrer

Jonas Furrer (March 3, 1805 - July 25, 1861) was a Swiss politician.

Related Topics:
March 3 - 1805 - July 25 - 1861 - Swiss

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He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on November 16, 1848 as one of the seven initial members.

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Swiss Federal Council - November 16 - 1848

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During his office time he held the following departments:

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• Political Department (1848 - 1849)
• Department of Justice and Police (1850 - 1851)
• Political Department (1852)
• Department of Justice and Police (1853 - 1854)
• Political Department (1855)
• Department of Justice and Police (1856 - 1857)
• Political Department (1858)
• Department of Justice and Police (1859 - 1861)

and he was the first president of the Confederation from November 21, 1848 to December 31, 1849 and later again in 1852, 1855 and 1858.

Related Topics:
President of the Confederation - November 21 - 1848 - December 31 - 1849 - 1852 - 1855 - 1858

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Previously he had been president of the diet from April 2, 1845 to December 31, 1845.

Related Topics:
President of the diet - April 2 - 1845 - December 31

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Furrer died in office on July 25, 1861.

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July 25 - 1861

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