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1881 in Switzerland

Explore 3 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1881.

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Historical records for Switzerland in 1881

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January

1 January 1881

Droz Heads Confederation

Droz, Numa · Bern · President of Switzerland · Government / Government of Switzerland

Serves as Switzerland's federal president during 1881.

1 January 1881

President of Switzerland

Droz, Numa · Bern · President of Switzerland · Government / Government of Switzerland

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

1 January 1881

Swiss Presidency

Droz, Numa · Bern · President of Switzerland · Government / Government of Switzerland

Begins his term as President of the Swiss Confederation.

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