Werner Vetterli

modern pentathlete (1929-2008)
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Werner Vetterli

Summary

Werner Vetterli is a human[1]. Born in Stäfa[2], he… he was born on July 28, 1929[3]. He passed away in Zurich[4]. He died on June 14, 2008[5]. He worked as a television presenter[6], journalist[7], politician[8], radio personality[9], and modern pentathlete[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Werner Vetterli was born in Stäfa[2].
  • Werner Vetterli died in Zurich[4].
  • Werner Vetterli was born on July 28, 1929[3].
  • Werner Vetterli died on June 14, 2008[5].
  • Werner Vetterli was married to Doris Gontersweiler-Vetterli[12].
  • Werner Vetterli held citizenship in Switzerland[13].
  • Swiss German was Werner Vetterli's native language[14].
  • Werner Vetterli's professions included television presenter[6].
  • Werner Vetterli's professions included journalist[7].
  • Werner Vetterli worked as a politician[8].
  • Werner Vetterli's professions included radio personality[9].
  • Werner Vetterli worked as a modern pentathlete[10].
  • Werner Vetterli held the position of Member of the Swiss National Council[15].
  • Werner Vetterli's education included a stint at Kantonsschule Küsnacht[16].
  • Werner Vetterli's religion is recorded as reformed[17].
  • Werner Vetterli is recorded as male[18].
  • Werner Vetterli's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Werner Vetterli was affiliated with the Swiss People's Party[20].
  • Werner Vetterli's Commons category is recorded as Werner Vetterli[21].
  • Werner Vetterli's sport is recorded as athletics[22].
  • Werner Vetterli's family name is recorded as Vetterli[23].
  • Werner Vetterli's given name is recorded as Werner[24].
  • Werner Vetterli's work location is recorded as Bern[25].
  • Werner Vetterli's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Stäfa[26].
  • Werner Vetterli's participant in is recorded as 1960 Summer Olympics[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Stäfa[2], Werner Vetterli… he was born on July 28, 1929[3]. Swiss German was his native language[14].

Education

Werner Vetterli was educated at Kantonsschule Küsnacht[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television presenter[6], journalist[7], politician[8], radio personality[9], and modern pentathlete[10]. Werner Vetterli held the position of Member of the Swiss National Council[15].

Personal Life

Werner Vetterli was married to Doris Gontersweiler-Vetterli[12]. His religion is recorded as reformed[17]. He was affiliated with the Swiss People's Party[20].

Death and Burial

Werner Vetterli died on June 14, 2008[5]. He passed away in Zurich[4].

Why It Matters

Werner Vetterli ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Werner Vetterli born?

Werner Vetterli was born in Stäfa[2].

Where did Werner Vetterli die?

Werner Vetterli passed away in Zurich[4].

Who was Werner Vetterli married to?

Werner Vetterli's spouses include Doris Gontersweiler-Vetterli[12].

What did Werner Vetterli do for work?

Werner Vetterli worked as television presenter[6], journalist[7], politician[8], radio personality[9], and modern pentathlete[10].

Where did Werner Vetterli go to school?

Werner Vetterli was educated at Kantonsschule Küsnacht[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Christian.gutknecht · 2026-06-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Zurich
    Occupation
    Family name Vetterli
    Work location Bern
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