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Paul Scherrer

Swiss politician (1862-1935)
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Paul Scherrer

Summary

Paul Scherrer is a human[1]. He was born in Münchwilen[2]. He was born on April 20, 1862[3]. He died in Basel[4]. He died on March 10, 1935[5]. He worked as a politician[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Münchwilen[2], Paul Scherrer…
  • Paul Scherrer passed away in Basel[4].
  • Paul Scherrer was born on April 20, 1862[3].
  • Paul Scherrer died on March 10, 1935[5].
  • Paul Scherrer held citizenship in Switzerland[7].
  • Paul Scherrer worked as a politician[6].
  • Paul Scherrer held the position of Member of the Swiss Council of States[8].
  • Paul Scherrer held the position of President of the Swiss Council of States[9].
  • Paul Scherrer's religion is recorded as Catholicism[10].
  • Paul Scherrer is recorded as male[11].
  • Paul Scherrer's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Paul Scherrer was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[13].
  • Paul Scherrer's Commons category is recorded as Paul Scherrer (politician)[14].
  • Paul Scherrer's family name is recorded as Scherrer[15].
  • Paul Scherrer's given name is recorded as Paul[16].
  • Paul Scherrer's work location is recorded as Bern[17].
  • Paul Scherrer's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Kirchberg[18].
  • Paul Scherrer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[19].
  • Paul Scherrer's name in native language is recorded as Paul Scherrer[20].

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Origins and Family

Paul Scherrer was born in Münchwilen[2]. He was born on April 20, 1862[3].

Career and Affiliations

Paul Scherrer's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Member of the Swiss Council of States[8] and President of the Swiss Council of States[9], a position[21], in Switzerland[22].

Personal Life

Paul Scherrer's religion is recorded as Catholicism[10]. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[13].

Death and Burial

Paul Scherrer died on March 10, 1935[5]. He passed away in Basel[4].

FAQs

Where was Paul Scherrer born?

Born in Münchwilen[2], Paul Scherrer…

Where did Paul Scherrer die?

Paul Scherrer died in Basel[4].

What did Paul Scherrer do for work?

Paul Scherrer worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . parlament.ch council member database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . www2.unil.ch. www2.unil.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16w ago · Christian.gutknecht · 2026-06-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Worldcat entities id → E39PBJhdcjtBK4hRyjjKjqVBfq
    Place of death → Basel
    Wikidata description → Swiss politician (1862-1935)
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id → 1048360695
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