President of Switzerland
Begins a one-year term as President of the Swiss Confederation.
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1861 in Switzerland
Explore 4 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1861.
Historical records for Switzerland in 1861
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Election
Suffers an important electoral defeat in Geneva and is obliged to step down
Fazy Loses Cantonal Executive Seat
James Fazy lost his place in Geneva's cantonal government, ending a prolonged period of personal executive leadership.
Resignation of Jean Jacob Fazy
Suffers an important electoral defeat in Geneva and is obliged to step down
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