Charles Rodolf was a member of the

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and the

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Biography

Rodolf was born in Zurzach, Switzerland, in 1818. He moved to

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in 1833 and to

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in 1834. His brother,

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, was also a member of the Assembly.

Career

After twice being a member of the Assembly, Rodolf was a member of the Senate from 1859 to 1860. In 1864, he was a candidate for the

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from

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, losing to incumbent Amasa Cobb. He was a

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rodolf, Charles People from Zurzach District Swiss emigrants to the United States Politicians from New Orleans People from Wiota, Wisconsin Democratic Party Wisconsin state senators Democratic Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly 1818 births Year of death missing 19th-century members of the Wisconsin Legislature