Christian Sahli (6 March 1825 in

Meikirch Meikirch is a municipality in the administrative district of Bern-Mittelland in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. History Meikirch is first mentioned in 1208 as ''Mönchilcha''. Evidence of prehistoric settlements in Meikirch include rich Hal ...

– 27 March 1897) was a

Swiss Swiss most commonly refers to: * the adjectival form of Switzerland * Swiss people Swiss may also refer to: Places * Swiss, Missouri * Swiss, North Carolina * Swiss, West Virginia * Swiss, Wisconsin Other uses * Swiss Café, an old café located ...

politician A politician is a person who participates in Public policy, policy-making processes, usually holding an elective position in government. Politicians represent the people, make decisions, and influence the formulation of public policy. The roles ...

and President of the

Swiss Council of States The Council of States is a house of the Federal Assembly of Switzerland, the other house being the National Council. As the powers of the houses are the same, it is sometimes called perfect bicameralism. It comprises 46 members. Twenty of t ...

(1866/1867 and 1880/1881).

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* * 1825 births 1897 deaths People from Bern-Mittelland District Swiss Calvinist and Reformed Christians Free Democratic Party of Switzerland politicians Members of the National Council (Switzerland) Members of the Council of States (Switzerland) Presidents of the Council of States (Switzerland) {{Switzerland-politician-stub