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Alfred Escher was born in Zürich, into the Escher vom Glas family, an old and influential dynasty that had produced many prominent politicians. A scandal surrounding Alfred Escher's immediate forebears had, however, damaged his family line's reputation.
Alfred Escher was born on 20 February 1819 into an influential family of Zurich bankers and merchants. A branch of the Eschers vom Glas, it was one of the most distinguished families in old Zurich. Despite his privileged, conservative background, he pursued his political career as a progress-oriented liberal.
Alfred Escher was born in Zurich on 20 February 1819. The Escher zum Glas family was one of the leading dynasties in the old city. Alfred’s father, Heinrich Escher, amassed a fortune through land speculation and trading activities in the US.
Jan 15, 2024 · Alfred was a child in Germany during the Second World War. Born in the Netherlands, the war displaced his family and ended his formal education. One of his siblings died because of starvation. To...
- Lorraine Escher
Alfred Escher (born Feb. 20, 1819, Zürich—died Dec. 6, 1882, Zürich) was a dominant figure in 19th-century Zürich politics and legislator of national prominence who, as a railway magnate, became a leading opponent of railway nationalization.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Alfred Escher grew up at Villa Belvoir as the son of an influential Zurich family. At 25, he was elected to the parliament of the canton of Zurich and two years later, he became the youngest member of the Swiss National Council in the history of the main chamber.
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M.C. Escher was born on 17 June 1898, in Leeuwarden. He’s the third son from the second marriage of George Arnold Escher, to Sara Gleichman. Escher’s father already had two sons from a previous marriage.
