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1891 in Switzerland

Explore 2 historical events and records for Switzerland in 1891.

Historical records for Switzerland in 1891

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President of Switzerland

Welti, Emil · Bern · President of Switzerland · Government / Government of Switzerland

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

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Popular Initiative Enters Constitutional System

Zemp, Josef · Switzerland · Government / Government of Switzerland

The 1891 constitutional reform introduced the popular initiative for partial constitutional amendment, giving citizens a new direct democratic instrument.

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