Jonas Furrer
Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1805-1861)
1805 — 1861
Quick Facts
Profession
Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1805-1861)
Born
March 3, 1805
Died
1861 (age ~56)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
lawyer, politician
SwitzerlandBorn in WinterthurDied in Bad Ragaz
1805
Born in Winterthur (1805-03-03)
1848
PositionPresident of the Swiss Confederation (1848–1849)
1848
PositionPresident of the Swiss Council of States (1848–1861)
1848
PositionMember of the Swiss Federal Council (1848–1861)
1852
PositionPresident of the Swiss Confederation (1852–1852)
1855
PositionPresident of the Swiss Confederation (1855–1855)
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Jonas Furrer was a Swiss lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Federal Council, from 1848 to 1861, and as the first president of the Swiss Confederation from 1848 to 1849, and again in 1852, 1855 and 1858. He was one of the leading figures in the foundation of Switzerland as a federal state. He was a member of the Radical Party.
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Who is Jonas Furrer?+
Jonas Furrer was a Swiss lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Federal Council, from 1848 to 1861, and as the first president of the Swiss Confederation from 1848 to 1849, and again in 1852, 1855 and 1858. He was one of the leading figures in the foundation of Switzerland as a federal
What does the name Jonas mean?+
The name Jonas means "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Iōnās, from Ἰωνᾶς, from t=dove. Jonah.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Jonas Furrer born?+
Jonas Furrer was born on March 3, 1805.
When did Jonas Furrer die?+
Jonas Furrer died in 1861, at approximately 56 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Iōnās, from Ἰωνᾶς, from t=dove. Jonah.
The name Jonas is of Portuguese origin, meaning "A male given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: From Iōnās, from Ἰωνᾶς, from t=dove. Jonah.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jonas — March 3, 1805
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
Legend.
— anon
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
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