President of Switzerland
Appointed President of the Diet, 2nd term
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1848 in Switzerland
Explore 10 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1848.
Historical records for Switzerland in 1848
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Constitution of Switzerland
The Federal constitution goes into effect
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Constitution of Switzerland
Author of the Constitution. As a consequence of the civil war, Switzerland adopts a federal constitution in 1848
Druey Supports New Swiss Federal Settlement
Henri Druey joined the first Federal Council as the constitutional settlement reorganised executive power at national level.
Furrer Chosen First Federal President
After the federal constitution entered into force, Jonas Furrer became the first president of the newly organised Swiss Confederation.
Furrer Joins Founding Federal Council
Jonas Furrer became a member of the first Federal Council established under Switzerland's new federal constitution.
Geneva Radicals Back Federal Transformation
James Fazy's radical movement supported the broader transition from a loose confederation to a constitutional federal state.
Munzinger Enters Constitutional Federal Executive
Josef Munzinger became one of the original members of the Federal Council under the new constitutional order.
Ochsenbein Helps Establish Federal Institutions
Ulrich Ochsenbein participated in the new federal authorities created following adoption of the 1848 constitution.
Radicals Support Swiss Federal State
Geneva's radical leaders welcomed the establishment of stronger federal institutions under the Swiss constitution of 1848.
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