Stefano Franscini
Swiss statistician and politician
Born
October 23rd, 1796
228 years ago
Died
July 19th, 1857
167 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Switzerland
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Contributed to the development of statistics in Switzerland and served in various political roles. Played a significant role in the establishment of the Federal Polytechnic School in Zurich, now known as ETH Zurich. Participated actively in Swiss politics in the early 19th century, focusing on educational reforms. Helped shape the educational landscape in Switzerland during this period.
Served as a member of the Swiss Federal Council
Contributed to the founding of ETH Zurich
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