Alfred Escher

Summary

Alfred Escher is a human^[1]. He was born in Zurich^[2]. He was born on February 20, 1819^[3]. He died in Enge^[4]. He died on December 6, 1882^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], entrepreneur^[7], and banker^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Alfred Escher was born in Zurich^[2].
• Alfred Escher passed away in Enge^[4].
• Alfred Escher was born on February 20, 1819^[3].
• Alfred Escher died on December 6, 1882^[5].
• Alfred Escher is buried at Cemetery Manegg^[10].
• Alfred Escher's father was Heinrich Escher-Zollikofer^[11].
• Alfred Escher was married to Q137711587^[12].
• A child of Alfred Escher was Lydia Welti-Escher^[13].
• Alfred Escher held citizenship in Switzerland^[14].
• Alfred Escher worked as a politician^[6].
• Alfred Escher's professions included entrepreneur^[7].
• Alfred Escher's professions included banker^[8].
• Alfred Escher held the position of Member of the Swiss National Council^[15].
• Alfred Escher held the position of President of the Swiss National Council^[16].
• Alfred Escher held the position of President of the Swiss National Council^[17].
• Alfred Escher held the position of President of the Swiss National Council^[18].
• Alfred Escher was educated at University of Zurich^[19].
• Alfred Escher was a member of Zofingia^[20].
• Alfred Escher's religion is recorded as reformed^[21].
• Alfred Escher is recorded as male^[22].
• Alfred Escher's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Alfred Escher's family is recorded as Escher vom Glas^[24].
• Alfred Escher's Commons category is recorded as Alfred Escher^[25].
• Alfred Escher's residence is recorded as Villa Belvoir^[26].
• Alfred Escher's family name is recorded as Escher^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Zurich^[2], Alfred Escher… he was born on February 20, 1819^[3]. His father was Heinrich Escher-Zollikofer^[11].

Education

Alfred Escher's education included a stint at University of Zurich^[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], entrepreneur^[7], and banker^[8]. Positions held include Member of the Swiss National Council^[15], a position^[28], in Switzerland^[29], founded in 1848^[30] and President of the Swiss National Council^[16], a position^[31], in Switzerland^[32].

Personal Life

Alfred Escher was married to Q137711587^[12]. A child of him was Lydia Welti-Escher^[13]. His religion is recorded as reformed^[21].

Death and Burial

Alfred Escher died on December 6, 1882^[5]. He passed away in Enge^[4]. He is buried at Cemetery Manegg^[10].

Why It Matters

Alfred Escher ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[33] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[34]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Escher born?

Alfred Escher was born in Zurich^[2].

Where did Alfred Escher die?

Alfred Escher passed away in Enge^[4].

Who were Alfred Escher's parents?

Alfred Escher's father was Heinrich Escher-Zollikofer^[11].

Who was Alfred Escher married to?

Alfred Escher's spouses include Q137711587^[12].

What did Alfred Escher do for work?

Alfred Escher worked as politician^[6], entrepreneur^[7], and banker^[8].

Where did Alfred Escher go to school?

Alfred Escher was educated at University of Zurich^[19].