Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Albert Meyer Biography and Timeline

Follow Albert Meyer through 2 dated historical records for Switzerland.

Albert Meyer, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1936–1936Years on this page

1936

President of Switzerland

President of Switzerland · Bern · Government / Government of Switzerland

Begins a one-year term as President of the Swiss Confederation.

Role range: 1936-1936

Swiss Franc Devaluation

Federal Councillor for Finance · Bern · Economy / Gold Standard

Switzerland devalues the franc and leaves the remaining Gold Bloc after France abandons its former parity, ending one of Europe's last major interwar gold-standard commitments.

Role range: 1934-1938

Records, sources and methodology

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