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1878 in Switzerland

Explore 2 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1878.

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Historical records for Switzerland in 1878

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January

1 January 1878

President of Switzerland

Schenk, Karl · Bern · President of Switzerland · Government / Government of Switzerland

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

November

6 November 1878

Death of Jean Jacob Fazy

Fazy, Jean Jacob · Petit Saconnex · Government / Government of Switzerland

Death of Jean-Jacob Fazy

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