Albert Bitzius

Swiss politician and theologian (1835-1882)
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Summary

Albert Bitzius was born on November 6, 1835[1], in Lützelflüh[2]. He died on September 20, 1882[3], in Bern[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and theologian[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Jeremias Gotthelf[8]
  • Mother: Henriette Bitzius-Zeender[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[10]
  • Position held: Member of the Swiss Council of States[11]
  • Member of: Zofingia[12]
  • Religion or worldview: Protestantism[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Family: Bitzius[15]
  • Member of political party: Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[16]
  • Family name: Bitzius[17]
  • Given name: Albert[18]
  • Work location: Bern[19]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Bern[20]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
  • Sibling: Cécile von Rütte-Bitzius[24]

FAQs

Where was Albert Bitzius born?

Albert Bitzius was born in Lützelflüh[2].

Where did Albert Bitzius die?

Albert Bitzius passed away in Bern[4].

Who were Albert Bitzius's parents?

Albert Bitzius's father was Jeremias Gotthelf[8]. Albert Bitzius's mother was Henriette Bitzius-Zeender[9].

What did Albert Bitzius do for work?

Albert Bitzius worked as a politician[5] and theologian[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17w ago · Christian.gutknecht · 2026-06-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14527 → 19101
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  2. 20w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling → Cécile von Rütte-Bitzius
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Sibling: Henriette Rüetschi, Adding statement(s) using [[:toollabs:wikidata-todo/relator|Relator2]]"
  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, theologian
    Date of birth → +1835-11-06T00:00:00Z
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  4. 21w ago · Anvilaquarius · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Date of birth → +1835-11-06T00:00:00Z
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → politician, theologian
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  6. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Deutsche biographie (gnd) id → 118663607
    Fast id → 132543
    Place of death → Bern
    Family name → Bitzius
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