Numa Droz
member of the Swiss Federal Council (1844-1899)
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Summary
Numa Droz was born on January 27, 1844[1], in La Chaux-de-Fonds[2]. He died on December 15, 1899[3], in Bern[4]. He worked as a politician[5], journalist[6], writer[7], and teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (425 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[10]
- Position held: Member of the Swiss Federal Council[11], Member of the Swiss Council of States[12], President of the Swiss Council of States[13], President of the Swiss Confederation[14]
- Religion or worldview: reformed[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Member of political party: Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[17]
- Commons category: Numa Droz[18]
- Archives at: Archives de l'État de Neuchâtel[19]
- Cause of death: meningitis[20]
- Family name: Droz[21]
- Given name: Numa[22]
- Work location: Bern[23]
- Manner of death: natural causes[24]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Le Locle[25], La Chaux-de-Fonds[26]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[29]
- Name in native language: Numa Droz[30]
- P14527: 19524[31]
- P14536: 416935[32]
Why It Matters
Numa Droz has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Numa Droz born?
Numa Droz's place of birth was La Chaux-de-Fonds[2].
Where did Numa Droz die?
Numa Droz died in Bern[4].
What did Numa Droz do for work?
Numa Droz worked as a politician[5], journalist[6], writer[7], and teacher[8].