Eugène Ruffy

member of the Swiss Federal Council (1854-1919)
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Eugène Ruffy
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Summary

Eugène Ruffy is a human[1]. He was born in Lutry[2]. He was born on August 2, 1854[3]. He died in Bern[4]. He died on October 25, 1919[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Eugène Ruffy was born in Lutry[2].
  • Eugène Ruffy passed away in Bern[4].
  • Eugène Ruffy was born on August 2, 1854[3].
  • Eugène Ruffy died on October 25, 1919[5].
  • Eugène Ruffy's father was Victor Ruffy[9].
  • Eugène Ruffy's mother was Q138346281[10].
  • Eugène Ruffy held citizenship in Switzerland[11].
  • Eugène Ruffy worked as a politician[6].
  • Eugène Ruffy's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Eugène Ruffy held the position of Member of the Swiss Federal Council[12].
  • Eugène Ruffy held the position of Member of the Swiss National Council[13].
  • Eugène Ruffy held the position of President of the Swiss National Council[14].
  • Eugène Ruffy held the position of Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports[15].
  • Eugène Ruffy held the position of President of the Swiss Confederation[16].
  • Eugène Ruffy's education included a stint at University of Lausanne[17].
  • Eugène Ruffy's religion is recorded as reformed[18].
  • Eugène Ruffy is recorded as male[19].
  • Eugène Ruffy's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Eugène Ruffy was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[21].
  • Eugène Ruffy's Commons category is recorded as Eugène Ruffy[22].
  • Eugène Ruffy's family name is recorded as Ruffy[23].
  • Eugène Ruffy's given name is recorded as Eugène[24].
  • Eugène Ruffy's work location is recorded as Bern[25].
  • Eugène Ruffy's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Lutry[26].
  • Eugène Ruffy's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[27].

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Origins and Family

Eugène Ruffy's place of birth was Lutry[2]. He was born on August 2, 1854[3]. His father was Victor Ruffy[9]. His mother was Q138346281[10].

Education

Eugène Ruffy's education included a stint at University of Lausanne[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Member of the Swiss Federal Council[12], a public office[28], in Switzerland[29]; Member of the Swiss National Council[13], a position[30], in Switzerland[31], founded in 1848[32]; President of the Swiss National Council[14], a position[33], in Switzerland[34]; Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports[15]; and President of the Swiss Confederation[16], a president[35], in Switzerland[36], founded in 1848[37].

Personal Life

Eugène Ruffy's religion is recorded as reformed[18]. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[21].

Death and Burial

Eugène Ruffy died on October 25, 1919[5]. He died in Bern[4].

Why It Matters

Eugène Ruffy has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Eugène Ruffy born?

Born in Lutry[2].

Where did Eugène Ruffy die?

Eugène Ruffy passed away in Bern[4].

Who were Eugène Ruffy's parents?

Eugène Ruffy's father was Victor Ruffy[9]. Eugène Ruffy's mother was Q138346281[10].

What did Eugène Ruffy do for work?

Eugène Ruffy worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Eugène Ruffy go to school?

Eugène Ruffy was educated at University of Lausanne[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  7. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . admin.ch. Retrieved . admin.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] ↑ . parlament.ch council member database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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