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Karl Schenk

Longest serving member of the Swiss Federal Council (1823-1895) · Switzerland · Politicians · Died at 71

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Johann Karl Emmanuel Schenk was a Swiss pastor, politician, and member of the Swiss Federal Council from 1863 until his death in 1895. Serving for 31 years and 218 days, he was the longest-serving member in the Federal Council. Later in life he became one of the first leaders of the Swiss Red Cross.

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Country
Switzerland
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1823 to 1895 · aged 71

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