Willy Bretscher

Swiss editor (1897-1992)
Person human Q121070
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Willy Bretscher

Summary

Willy Bretscher is a human[1]. Born in Winterthur[2], he… he was born on October 26, 1897[3]. He passed away in Zurich[4]. He died on January 12, 1992[5]. He worked as a journalist[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Willy Bretscher's place of birth was Winterthur[2].
  • Willy Bretscher passed away in Zurich[4].
  • Willy Bretscher was born on October 26, 1897[3].
  • Willy Bretscher died on January 12, 1992[5].
  • Willy Bretscher held citizenship in Switzerland[9].
  • Willy Bretscher worked as a journalist[6].
  • Willy Bretscher's professions included politician[7].
  • Willy Bretscher held the position of Member of the Swiss National Council[10].
  • Willy Bretscher held the position of Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[11].
  • Willy Bretscher was a member of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[12].
  • Willy Bretscher's religion is recorded as reformed[13].
  • Willy Bretscher is recorded as male[14].
  • Willy Bretscher's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Willy Bretscher was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[16].
  • Willy Bretscher's family name is recorded as Bretscher[17].
  • Willy Bretscher's given name is recorded as Willy[18].
  • Willy Bretscher's work location is recorded as Lugano[19].
  • Willy Bretscher's work location is recorded as Bern[20].
  • Willy Bretscher's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].
  • Willy Bretscher's name in native language is recorded as Willy Bretscher[22].

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Origins and Family

Willy Bretscher was born in Winterthur[2]. He was born on October 26, 1897[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6] and politician[7]. Positions held include Member of the Swiss National Council[10], a position[23], in Switzerland[24], founded in 1848[25] and Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[11], a position[26].

Personal Life

Willy Bretscher's religion is recorded as reformed[13]. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[16].

Death and Burial

Willy Bretscher died on January 12, 1992[5]. He passed away in Zurich[4].

Why It Matters

Willy Bretscher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Willy Bretscher born?

Born in Winterthur[2], Willy Bretscher…

Where did Willy Bretscher die?

Willy Bretscher died in Zurich[4].

What did Willy Bretscher do for work?

Willy Bretscher worked as journalist[6] and politician[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . pace.coe.int. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . parlament.ch council member database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Christian.gutknecht · 2026-06-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Place of death Zurich
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    Kalliope-verbund (gnd) id 118857185
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