Wilhelm Matthias Naeff

member of the Swiss Federal Council (1802-1881)
Person human Q558064
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Wilhelm Matthias Naeff

Summary

Wilhelm Matthias Naeff is a human[1]. Born in Altstätten[2], he… he was born on February 19, 1802[3]. He passed away in Muri bei Bern[4]. He died on January 21, 1881[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's place of birth was Altstätten[2].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff died in Muri bei Bern[4].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff was born on February 19, 1802[3].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff died on January 21, 1881[5].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's father was Johann Matthias Naeff[9].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff held citizenship in Switzerland[10].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's professions included politician[6].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff held the position of Member of the Swiss Federal Council[11].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff held the position of Member of the Swiss Council of States[12].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff held the position of President of the Swiss Confederation[13].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff was educated at Heidelberg University[14].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's religion is recorded as reformed[15].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff is recorded as male[16].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[18].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Matthias Naeff[19].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's family name is recorded as Q56695722[20].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[21].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's work location is recorded as Bern[22].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Altstätten[23].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de-ch', 'text': 'Wilhelm Matthias Naeff'}[25].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's sibling is recorded as Ferdinand Adolf Naeff[26].
  • Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's sibling is recorded as Ursula Kubly[27].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's place of birth was Altstätten[2]. He was born on February 19, 1802[3]. His father was Johann Matthias Naeff[9].

Education

Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include Member of the Swiss Federal Council[11], a public office[28], in Switzerland[29]; Member of the Swiss Council of States[12]; and President of the Swiss Confederation[13], a president[30], in Switzerland[31], founded in 1848[32].

Personal Life

Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's religion is recorded as reformed[15]. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[18].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Matthias Naeff died on January 21, 1881[5]. He died in Muri bei Bern[4].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Matthias Naeff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Matthias Naeff born?

Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's place of birth was Altstätten[2].

Where did Wilhelm Matthias Naeff die?

Wilhelm Matthias Naeff died in Muri bei Bern[4].

Who were Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's parents?

Wilhelm Matthias Naeff's father was Johann Matthias Naeff[9].

What did Wilhelm Matthias Naeff do for work?

Wilhelm Matthias Naeff worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Wilhelm Matthias Naeff go to school?

Wilhelm Matthias Naeff was educated at Heidelberg University[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . facebook.com. facebook.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . commons.wikimedia.org. commons.wikimedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . admin.ch. admin.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer
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  2. 23d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Instance of human
    Religion or worldview reformed
    Place of death Muri bei Bern
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