Ernest Pictet

Swiss banker and politician (1829-1909)
Person human Q28039439
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Ernest Pictet

Summary

Ernest Pictet is a human[1]. His place of birth was Petit-Saconnex[2]. He was born on July 9, 1829[3]. He passed away in Petit-Saconnex[4]. He died on August 19, 1909[5]. He worked as a banker[6] and politician[7].

Key Facts

  • Ernest Pictet was born in Petit-Saconnex[2].
  • Ernest Pictet died in Petit-Saconnex[4].
  • Ernest Pictet was born on July 9, 1829[3].
  • Ernest Pictet died on August 19, 1909[5].
  • Ernest Pictet is buried at Petit-Saconnex Cemetery[8].
  • Ernest Pictet's father was Jules Pictet[9].
  • A child of Ernest Pictet was Lucien Pictet[10].
  • A child of Ernest Pictet was Amé Pictet[11].
  • A child of Ernest Pictet was Arnold Pictet[12].
  • A child of Ernest Pictet was Guillaume Pictet[13].
  • A child of Ernest Pictet was Paul Pictet[14].
  • Ernest Pictet held citizenship in Switzerland[15].
  • Ernest Pictet worked as a banker[6].
  • Ernest Pictet worked as a politician[7].
  • Ernest Pictet held the position of Member of the Swiss National Council[16].
  • Ernest Pictet's education included a stint at University of Geneva[17].
  • Ernest Pictet's religion is recorded as reformed[18].
  • Ernest Pictet is recorded as male[19].
  • Ernest Pictet's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ernest Pictet's family is recorded as Pictet[21].
  • Ernest Pictet's Commons category is recorded as Ernest Pictet[22].
  • Ernest Pictet's family name is recorded as Pictet[23].
  • Ernest Pictet's given name is recorded as Ernest[24].
  • Ernest Pictet's work location is recorded as Bern[25].
  • Ernest Pictet's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Geneva[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Ernest Pictet was born in Petit-Saconnex[2]. He was born on July 9, 1829[3]. His father was Jules Pictet[9].

Education

Ernest Pictet was educated at University of Geneva[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include banker[6] and politician[7]. Ernest Pictet held the position of Member of the Swiss National Council[16].

Personal Life

Children include Lucien Pictet[10], an engineer[27], 1864–1928[28], of Switzerland[29]; Amé Pictet[11], a chemist[30], 1857–1937[31], of Switzerland[32], specialised in chemistry[33]; Arnold Pictet[12], a naturalist[34], 1869–1948[35], of Switzerland[36]; Guillaume Pictet[13], a banker[37], 1860–1926[38], of Switzerland[39]; and Paul Pictet[14], a diplomat[40], 1862–1947[41], of Switzerland[42]. Ernest Pictet's religion is recorded as reformed[18].

Death and Burial

Ernest Pictet died on August 19, 1909[5]. He died in Petit-Saconnex[4]. Burial took place at Petit-Saconnex Cemetery[8].

FAQs

Where was Ernest Pictet born?

Ernest Pictet was born in Petit-Saconnex[2].

Where did Ernest Pictet die?

Ernest Pictet died in Petit-Saconnex[4].

Who were Ernest Pictet's parents?

Ernest Pictet's father was Jules Pictet[9].

What did Ernest Pictet do for work?

Ernest Pictet worked as banker[6] and politician[7].

Where did Ernest Pictet go to school?

Ernest Pictet was educated at University of Geneva[17].

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  5. [15] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] . hls-dhs-dss.ch. hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  17. [8] . Geneva cemeteries – history and guide. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
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  25. [26] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

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