Christoph Blocher
Swiss politician, industrialist, and former member of the Swiss Federal Council
1940 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Swiss politician, industrialist, and former member of the Swiss Federal Council
Born
October 11, 1940
Age
~86 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
politician
SwitzerlandBorn in Schaffhausen
1940
Born in Schaffhausen (1940-10-11)
1975
PositionCantonal Council of Zürich (1975–1980)
1979
PositionMember of the Swiss National Council (1979–2003)
2003
PositionMember of the Swiss Federal Council (2003–2007)
2004
PositionMember of the Swiss Federal Council (2004–2007)
2011
PositionMember of the Swiss National Council (2011–2014)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Christoph Blocher?+
Christoph Blocher is Swiss politician, industrialist, and former member of the Swiss Federal Council. Born in 1940.
What does the name Christoph mean?+
The name Christoph means "a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher". It is of German origin.
When was Christoph Blocher born?+
Christoph Blocher was born on October 11, 1940.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher
The name Christoph is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Christopher". It is traditionally a male name.
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Christoph — October 11, 1940
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
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