Paul Cérésole

Swiss judge, member of the Swiss Federal Council (1832-1905)
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Paul Cérésole

Summary

Paul Cérésole is a human[1]. His place of birth was Friedrichsdorf[2]. He was born on November 16, 1832[3]. He died in Lausanne[4]. He died on January 7, 1905[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Paul Cérésole's place of birth was Friedrichsdorf[2].
  • Paul Cérésole passed away in Lausanne[4].
  • Paul Cérésole was born on November 16, 1832[3].
  • Paul Cérésole died on January 7, 1905[5].
  • A child of Paul Cérésole was Pierre Cérésole[10].
  • Paul Cérésole held citizenship in Switzerland[11].
  • Paul Cérésole worked as a politician[6].
  • Paul Cérésole's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Paul Cérésole worked as a judge[8].
  • Paul Cérésole held the position of Member of the Swiss Federal Council[12].
  • Paul Cérésole held the position of Member of the Swiss National Council[13].
  • Paul Cérésole held the position of Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports[14].
  • Paul Cérésole held the position of President of the Swiss Confederation[15].
  • Paul Cérésole was educated at University of Lausanne[16].
  • Paul Cérésole was a member of Zofingia[17].
  • Paul Cérésole's religion is recorded as reformed[18].
  • Paul Cérésole is recorded as male[19].
  • Paul Cérésole's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Paul Cérésole was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[21].
  • Paul Cérésole's Commons category is recorded as Paul Cérésole[22].
  • Paul Cérésole's family name is recorded as Cérésole[23].
  • Paul Cérésole's given name is recorded as Paul[24].
  • Paul Cérésole's work location is recorded as Bern[25].
  • Paul Cérésole's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Vevey[26].
  • Paul Cérésole's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Friedrichsdorf[2], Paul Cérésole… he was born on November 16, 1832[3].

Education

Paul Cérésole was educated at University of Lausanne[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8]. 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]; Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports[14]; and President of the Swiss Confederation[15], a president[33], in Switzerland[34], founded in 1848[35].

Personal Life

A child of Paul Cérésole was Pierre Cérésole[10]. His religion is recorded as reformed[18]. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[21].

Death and Burial

Paul Cérésole died on January 7, 1905[5]. He died in Lausanne[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Cérésole ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Paul Cérésole born?

Born in Friedrichsdorf[2], Paul Cérésole…

Where did Paul Cérésole die?

Paul Cérésole died in Lausanne[4].

What did Paul Cérésole do for work?

Paul Cérésole worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and judge[8].

Where did Paul Cérésole go to school?

Paul Cérésole was educated at University of Lausanne[16].

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. [11] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . admin.ch. Retrieved . admin.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . parlament.ch council member database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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