Adolf Lüchinger

Swiss lawyer and judge (1928-2020)
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Summary

Adolf Lüchinger was born on March 16, 1928[1], in Zurich[2]. He died on November 16, 2020[3], in Lutry[4]. He worked as a lawyer[5], judge[6], and federal judge[7].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Cemetery Hönggerberg[8]
  • Father: Adolf Lüchinger[9]
  • Mother: Berta Appenzeller[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[11]
  • Position held: Swiss Federal Judge[12]
  • Educated at: University of Zurich[13], University of Geneva[14]
  • Award received: honorary doctor of ETH Zürich[15]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Member of political party: Social Democratic Party of Switzerland[18]
  • Commons category: Adolf Lüchinger (Swiss judge)[19]
  • Cause of death: COVID-19[20]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Juridical Science[21]
  • Family name: Lüchinger[22]
  • Given name: Adolf[23]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[24]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Oberriet[25], Zurich[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swiss German[27], Standard High German[28], French[29]
  • Different from: Adolf Lüchinger[30]

FAQs

Where was Adolf Lüchinger born?

Adolf Lüchinger was born in Zurich[2].

Where did Adolf Lüchinger die?

Adolf Lüchinger died in Lutry[4].

Who were Adolf Lüchinger's parents?

Adolf Lüchinger's father was Adolf Lüchinger[9]. Adolf Lüchinger's mother was Berta Appenzeller[10].

What did Adolf Lüchinger do for work?

Adolf Lüchinger worked as a lawyer[5], judge[6], and federal judge[7].

Where did Adolf Lüchinger go to school?

Adolf Lüchinger was educated at University of Zurich[13] and University of Geneva[14].

What awards did Adolf Lüchinger receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of ETH Zürich[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  13. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . sich-erinnern.ch. Retrieved . sich-erinnern.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . sich-erinnern.ch. Retrieved . sich-erinnern.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Retrieved . hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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