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1857 in Switzerland

Explore 2 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1857.

Historical records for Switzerland in 1857

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January

President of Switzerland

Fornerod, Constant · Bern · President of Switzerland · Government / Government of Switzerland

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

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Fazy Defends Geneva Electoral Programme

Fazy, James · Geneva · Government / Government of Switzerland

Fazy continued to present democratic representation as the basis of legitimacy for Geneva's radical administration.

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