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1842 in Switzerland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1842.

Historical records for Switzerland in 1842

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Constitution of Switzerland

Fazy, Jean Jacob · Head of Government · Government / Government of Switzerland

A new constitution for Geneva, partly written by Fazy, is adopted in 1842, it guaranteed universal suffrage, and established the conseil dEtat as the executive authority and the grand conseil as the legislative body

Fazy Helps Draft Geneva Reforms

Fazy, James · Geneva · Government / Government of Switzerland

Fazy took part in the reform process that produced a new cantonal constitution and enlarged political participation.

Geneva Constitutional Reform Broadens Voting

Fazy, James · Geneva · Government / Government of Switzerland

Fazy helped bring forward changes to Geneva's political order that strengthened popular participation and reduced aristocratic influence.

Universal Suffrage

Fazy, Jean Jacob · Head of Government · Government / Government of Switzerland

A new constitution for Geneva, partly written by Fazy, is adopted in 1842, it guaranteed universal suffrage, and established the conseil dEtat as the executive authority and the grand conseil as the legislative body

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