Alfred Amsler

(1857-1940)
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Summary

Alfred Amsler was born on July 3, 1857[1], in Schaffhausen[2]. He died on April 2, 1940[3], in Schaffhausen[4]. He worked as a mechanical engineer[5] and politician[6]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Jakob Amsler-Laffon[8]
  • Spouse: Frida Wilhelmina Amsler-Rauschenbach[9]
  • Child: Werner Amsler[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[11]
  • Position held: Q131731603[12]
  • Award received: honorary doctor of ETH Zürich[13]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Residence: Schaffhausen[16]
  • Family name: Amsler[17]
  • Given name: Alfred[18], Richard[19]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Schaffhausen[20], Schinznach[21]
  • Described by source: Schaffhausen Canton History of the 19th and 20th Centuries[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
  • Sibling: Richard Emil Amsler[24]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Amsler born?

Alfred Amsler was born in Schaffhausen[2].

Where did Alfred Amsler die?

Alfred Amsler passed away in Schaffhausen[4].

Who were Alfred Amsler's parents?

Alfred Amsler's father was Jakob Amsler-Laffon[8].

Who was Alfred Amsler married to?

Alfred Amsler's spouses include Frida Wilhelmina Amsler-Rauschenbach[9].

What did Alfred Amsler do for work?

Alfred Amsler worked as a mechanical engineer[5] and politician[6].

What awards did Alfred Amsler receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of ETH Zürich[13].

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

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