Josef Munzinger
Swiss lawyer and 3rd President
Born
November 11th, 1791
233 years ago
Died
1855
170 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Switzerland
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A Swiss lawyer and politician served as the 3rd President of the Swiss Confederation. Contributed significantly to the legal and political frameworks in Switzerland during the early 19th century. Engaged in various political activities that shaped the direction of the nation in a period marked by change and development.
Served as the 3rd President of the Swiss Confederation in 1845
Contributed to legal reforms in Switzerland
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