Ferdinand Schiess
Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1856-1884) · Switzerland · On the map · Died at 28
Christian Ferdinand Schiess VC was a Swiss recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He died in poverty at just 28.
Ferdinand Schiess is read about 29 times a day, in 5 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 18 August 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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Switzerland
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1856 to 1884 · aged 28