Johann Joseph Keel (15 March 1837 – 12 August 1902) was a Swiss politician who served on the National Council (Switzerland) from 1875 to 1902, as well as its president during the legislative period of 1896/97, for the Catholic-Conservative party (which later merged with the Christian Democratic People's Party).[1] He previously served as member of the Cantonal Council of St. Gallen from 1867 to 1870 as well as serving concurrently as governing councilor of St. Gallen between 1870 and 1902 (his death).[2] Keel was a great-great-grandfather of Simonetta Sommaruga.[3]
Johann Joseph Keel | |
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| Member of National Council (Switzerland) | |
| In office 6 December 1875 – 12 August 1902 | |
| Constituency | Canton of St. Gallen |
| Member of Cantonal Council of St. Gallen | |
| In office 1867 - 1870 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Johann Joseph Keel 15 March 1837 St. Gallen, Switzerland |
| Died | 12 August 1902 (aged 65) St. Gallen, Switzerland |
| Spouses | Maria Magdalena Benziger (m. 1867; died 1879)Anna von Schnüringer (m. 1883) |
| Relations | Simonetta Sommaruga (great-great-granddaughter) |
| Children | 8 |
Literature
- Fridolin Gschwend (1947). Landammann Dr. Johann Josef Keel, 1837-1902 (in German). Gebr. Oberholzer.
References
External links
- Johann Joseph Keel in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
- Biography of Johann Joseph Keel on the website of the Swiss Parliament.