Karl Hoffmann (Swiss politician)
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Karl Hoffmann was a Swiss politician of the Free Democratic Party
.
After studying law in Bern, Jena
and Munich
, Karl Hoffmann obtained a doctorate
in 1839 and became a lawyer in St. Gallen
(1840–1891). He was elected to the Grand Conseil of the Canton of St. Gallen
between 1853 and 1870, and again between 1873 and 1895. In parallel, he was elected to the Council of States
between 1873 in 1891.
On 22 February 1881, he was elected to the Swiss Federal Council
but declined the election for family and calculus reasons.
His son Arthur Hoffmann (1857-1927) was a member of the Federal Council (1911-1917).
Free Democratic Party of Switzerland
The Free Democratic Party was a classical liberal political party in Switzerland. It was one of the major parties in Switzerland until its merger with the smaller classical liberal Liberal Party, to form FDP.The Liberals on 1 January 2009....
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After studying law in Bern, Jena
Jena
Jena is a university city in central Germany on the river Saale. It has a population of approx. 103,000 and is the second largest city in the federal state of Thuringia, after Erfurt.-History:Jena was first mentioned in an 1182 document...
and Munich
Munich
Munich The city's motto is "" . Before 2006, it was "Weltstadt mit Herz" . Its native name, , is derived from the Old High German Munichen, meaning "by the monks' place". The city's name derives from the monks of the Benedictine order who founded the city; hence the monk depicted on the city's coat...
, Karl Hoffmann obtained a doctorate
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
in 1839 and became a lawyer in St. Gallen
St. Gallen
St. Gallen is the capital of the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today, it is a large urban agglomeration and represents the center of eastern Switzerland. The town mainly relies on the service sector for its economic...
(1840–1891). He was elected to the Grand Conseil of the Canton of St. Gallen
Canton of St. Gallen
The Canton of St. Gallen is a canton of Switzerland. St. Gallen is located in the north east of Switzerland. It covers an area of 2,026 km², and has a population of . , the population included 97,461 foreigners, or about 20.9% of the total population. The capital is St. Gallen. Spelling...
between 1853 and 1870, and again between 1873 and 1895. In parallel, he was elected to the Council of States
Swiss Council of States
The Council of States of Switzerland is the smaller chamber of the Federal Assembly of Switzerland, and is considered the Assembly's upper house. There are 46 Councillors....
between 1873 in 1891.
On 22 February 1881, he was elected to the Swiss Federal Council
Swiss Federal Council
The Federal Council is the seven-member executive council which constitutes the federal government of Switzerland and serves as the Swiss collective head of state....
but declined the election for family and calculus reasons.
His son Arthur Hoffmann (1857-1927) was a member of the Federal Council (1911-1917).