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1844 in Switzerland

Explore 4 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1844.

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Historical records for Switzerland in 1844

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January

15 January 1844

Death of Vinzenz Rittimann

Rittimann, Vinzenz · Government / Government of Switzerland

Death of Vinzenz Rittimann

Other events (month unknown)

1844

Coup

Siegwart-Muller, Konstantin · President of Switzerland · Revolution / Revolution of Switzerland

Succussfully leads a bloodless coup

1844

Fazy Presses Geneva Radical Programme

Fazy, James · Geneva · Government / Government of Switzerland

Geneva's radical movement campaigned for a more accountable executive and popular influence over public administration.

1844

President of Switzerland

Siegwart-Muller, Konstantin · President of Switzerland · Government / Government of Switzerland

Appointed President of Switzerland

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