President of Switzerland
Begins a one-year term as President of the Swiss Confederation.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1851 in Switzerland
Explore 2 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1851.
Historical records for Switzerland in 1851
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Geneva Radicals Challenge Old Fortifications
Radical policymakers promoted the dismantling of obsolete fortifications to enable urban expansion.
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