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1896 in Switzerland

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Historical records for Switzerland in 1896

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1 January 1896

President of Switzerland

Lachenal, Adrien · Bern · President of Switzerland · Government / Government of Switzerland

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

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