Alfred Amsler

(1857-1940)
Person human Q24036517
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Alfred Amsler

Summary

Alfred Amsler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Schaffhausen[2]. He was born on July 3, 1857[3]. He passed away in Schaffhausen[4]. He died on April 2, 1940[5]. He worked as a mechanical engineer[6] and politician[7].

Key Facts

  • Alfred Amsler was born in Schaffhausen[2].
  • Alfred Amsler passed away in Schaffhausen[4].
  • Alfred Amsler was born on July 3, 1857[3].
  • Alfred Amsler died on April 2, 1940[5].
  • Alfred Amsler's father was Jakob Amsler-Laffon[8].
  • Alfred Amsler was married to Frida Wilhelmina Amsler-Rauschenbach[9].
  • A child of Alfred Amsler was Werner Amsler[10].
  • Alfred Amsler held citizenship in Switzerland[11].
  • Alfred Amsler's professions included mechanical engineer[6].
  • Alfred Amsler worked as a politician[7].
  • Alfred Amsler held the position of Q131731603[12].
  • Alfred Amsler received the honorary doctor of ETH Zürich[13].
  • Alfred Amsler's religion is recorded as reformed[14].
  • Alfred Amsler is recorded as male[15].
  • Alfred Amsler's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Alfred Amsler's residence is recorded as Schaffhausen[17].
  • Alfred Amsler's family name is recorded as Amsler[18].
  • Alfred Amsler's given name is recorded as Alfred[19].
  • Alfred Amsler's given name is recorded as Richard[20].
  • Alfred Amsler's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Schaffhausen[21].
  • Alfred Amsler's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Schinznach[22].
  • Alfred Amsler's described by source is recorded as Schaffhausen Canton History of the 19th and 20th Centuries[23].
  • Alfred Amsler's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Alfred Amsler's sibling is recorded as Richard Emil Amsler[25].

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Origins and Family

Alfred Amsler was born in Schaffhausen[2]. He was born on July 3, 1857[3]. His father was Jakob Amsler-Laffon[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mechanical engineer[6] and politician[7]. Alfred Amsler held the position of Q131731603[12].

Recognition

Alfred Amsler received the honorary doctor of ETH Zürich[13].

Personal Life

Among Alfred Amsler's spouses was Frida Wilhelmina Amsler-Rauschenbach[9]. A child of him was Werner Amsler[10]. His religion is recorded as reformed[14].

Death and Burial

Alfred Amsler died on April 2, 1940[5]. He passed away in Schaffhausen[4].

FAQs

Where was Alfred Amsler born?

Alfred Amsler's place of birth was Schaffhausen[2].

Where did Alfred Amsler die?

Alfred Amsler died in Schaffhausen[4].

Who were Alfred Amsler's parents?

Alfred Amsler's father was Jakob Amsler-Laffon[8].

Who was Alfred Amsler married to?

Alfred Amsler's spouses include Frida Wilhelmina Amsler-Rauschenbach[9].

What did Alfred Amsler do for work?

Alfred Amsler worked as mechanical engineer[6] and politician[7].

What awards did Alfred Amsler receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of ETH Zürich[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Database of important Persons from Schaffhausen. wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Database of important Persons from Schaffhausen. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Database of important Persons from Schaffhausen. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Database of important Persons from Schaffhausen. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Database of important Persons from Schaffhausen. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Database of important Persons from Schaffhausen. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Database of important Persons from Schaffhausen. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Database of important Persons from Schaffhausen. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Schaffhauser Beiträge zur Geschichte. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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