Wilhelm Vigier

Swiss politician and judge (1823-1886)
Person human Q1339940
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Summary

Wilhelm Vigier was born on August 27, 1823[1], in Solothurn[2]. He died on March 18, 1886[3], in Solothurn[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and judge[6].

Key Facts

  • Father: Josef Urs Viktor von Vigier[7]
  • Mother: Anna Maria Josefa Ludovica[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[9]
  • Position held: Member of the Swiss Council of States[10], President of the Swiss Council of States[11]
  • Educated at: University of Zurich[12], Heidelberg University[13]
  • Member of: Zofingia[14]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Wilhelm Vigier[17]
  • Family name: Vigier[18]
  • Given name: Wilhelm[19]
  • Work location: Bern[20], Solothurn[21]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Solothurn[22]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[24]
  • Name in native language: Wilhelm Vigier[25]
  • Sibling: Urs Viktor Vigier von Steinbrugg[26]
  • Documentation files at: SAPA Foundation, Swiss Archive of the Performing Arts[27]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Vigier born?

Wilhelm Vigier's place of birth was Solothurn[2].

Where did Wilhelm Vigier die?

Wilhelm Vigier died in Solothurn[4].

Who were Wilhelm Vigier's parents?

Wilhelm Vigier's father was Josef Urs Viktor von Vigier[7]. Wilhelm Vigier's mother was Anna Maria Josefa Ludovica[8].

What did Wilhelm Vigier do for work?

Wilhelm Vigier worked as a politician[5] and judge[6].

Where did Wilhelm Vigier go to school?

Wilhelm Vigier was educated at University of Zurich[12] and Heidelberg University[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

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