Births on October 12

Friedrich Frey-Herosé

Born on October 12, 1801

Friedrich Frey-Herosé, Swiss lawyer and politician, 5th President of the Swiss Confederation (d. 1873)

Friedrich Frey-Herosé (12 October 1801, in Lindau – 22 September 1873) was a Swiss politician.

He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on 16 November 1848 as one of the first seven members of the council. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland.

During his office time he held the following departments:

Department of Trade and Customs (1848 - 1853)

Political Department (1854)

Military Department (1855 - 1859)

Political Department (1860)

Department of Trade and Customs (1861 - 1866)and was President of the Confederation twice in 1854 and 1860.

He handed over office on 31 December 1866.

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Events on 1801

1 Jan

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The legislative union of Kingdom of Great Britain and Kingdom of Ireland is completed to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
17 Feb

Thomas Jefferson
An electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr is resolved when Jefferson is elected President of the United States and Burr, Vice President by the United States House of Representatives.
23 Mar

Paul I of Russia
Tsar Paul I of Russia is struck with a sword, then strangled, and finally trampled to death inside his bedroom at St. Michael's Castle.
2 Apr

Battle of Copenhagen (1801)
French Revolutionary Wars: The British capture the Danish fleet.
10 May

Barbary pirates
First Barbary War: The Barbary pirates of Tripoli declare war on the United States of America.

Births on October 12

Friedrich Frey-Herosé

Born on October 12, 1801

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Thomas Jefferson

Paul I of Russia

Battle of Copenhagen (1801)

Barbary pirates