Jakob Dubs

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Jakob Dubs

Jakob Dubs (26 July 1822 – 13 January 1879) was a Swiss politician and member of the

Swiss Federal Council
(1861–1872). Along with
Guillaume-Henri Dufour, he founded the Swiss Red Cross
in July 1866, and served as its first President until 1872.

He was elected to the Federal Council on 30 July 1861 and handed over office on 28 May 1872. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland.

Life and work

During his time in political office, he was responsible for the following departments:

He was

President of the Confederation
three times in 1864, 1868 and 1870.

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Political offices
Preceded by
President of the National Council

1854
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Aimé Humbert
President of the Council of States

1856
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Member of the Swiss Federal Council

1861–1872
Succeeded by