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Stefano Franscini

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Stefano Francscini (October 23, 1796 - July 19, 1857) was a Swiss politician.

He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on November 16, 1848 and died in office on July 19, 1857. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland. During his office time he held the Department of Home Affairs.

Preceded by
n/a one of the first seven
Member of the Swiss Federal Council
1848-1857
Succeeded by
Giovanni Battista Pioda