Louis Perrier
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Frédéric-François-Louis Perrier (May 22, 1849 - May 16, 1913) was a Swiss
politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council
(1912–1913). , he is the member with the shortest time in office (14 months).
Perrier was born in Neuchâtel, Switzerland
. He was the uncle of Denise
and Raymonde Berthoud
and was the eldest child of architect Louis-Daniel Perrier
and Cécile Dardel. At the age of 19, he went to study in Stuttgart
, Germany
. He obtained his architect degree from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich. He first acquired work experience with his father and participating in the construction of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures
in Sèvres
. After this his real career as an architect began. The University of Neuchâtel
and the Hôtel des Postes de La-Chaux-de-Fonds are two among many of his prestigious works.
In 1889 he became member of the Grand Conseil
neuchâtelois before becoming a member of the Conseil national of the Canton of Neuchâtel
in 1902. From 1903 to 1912, Perrier was a member of the Conseil d'Etat
of the Canton of Neuchâtel (cantonal government). He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party
. He presided the Conseil d'Etat twice: 1905/1906 and 1909/1910.
He was elected to the Federal Council on March 12, 1912 and died in office the subsequent year on May 16, 1913. During his time in office he held the following departments:
As a single, Perrier also manage to find the time to pursue an impressive military career. He became colonel
in 1896 and between 1902 and 1905, commanded the génie du 1er corps d'armée and the forts de Saint-Maurice troops.
Quai Louis-Perrier in Neuchâtel is named after him.
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council
Swiss Federal Council
The Federal Council is the seven-member executive council which constitutes the federal government of Switzerland and serves as the Swiss collective head of state....
(1912–1913). , he is the member with the shortest time in office (14 months).
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
. He was the uncle of Denise
Denise Berthoud
Denise Berthoud was born in Neuchâtel and was the third of Henri Berthoud and Marianne Perrier's five children...
and Raymonde Berthoud
Raymonde Berthoud
Raymonde Berthoud was born in Neuchâtel, Switzerland and was the fourth of Henri Berthoud and Marianne Perrier's five children...
and was the eldest child of architect Louis-Daniel Perrier
Louis-Daniel Perrier
Louis-Daniel Perrier was a Swiss architect from Neuchâtel, Switzerland. He was born in Paris although he was originally from the towns of Sainte-Croix and Orges in Switzerland. He studied art in Paris and Berlin before moving to Neuchâtel in 1848....
and Cécile Dardel. At the age of 19, he went to study in Stuttgart
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of 600,038 while the metropolitan area has a population of 5.3 million ....
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. He obtained his architect degree from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich. He first acquired work experience with his father and participating in the construction of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures
International Bureau of Weights and Measures
The International Bureau of Weights and Measures , is an international standards organisation, one of three such organisations established to maintain the International System of Units under the terms of the Metre Convention...
in Sèvres
Sèvres
Sèvres is a commune in the southwestern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris.The town is known for its porcelain manufacture, the Manufacture nationale de Sèvres, making the famous Sèvres porcelain, as well as being the location of the International Bureau of Weights...
. After this his real career as an architect began. The University of Neuchâtel
University of Neuchâtel
The University of Neuchâtel is a French-speaking university in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The University has five faculties and more than a dozen institutes, including arts and human sciences, natural sciences, law, economics and theology. The Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences is the largest...
and the Hôtel des Postes de La-Chaux-de-Fonds are two among many of his prestigious works.
In 1889 he became member of the Grand Conseil
Grand Conseil
The term Grand Conseil or Great Council refers two different institutions during the Ancien Régime in France. It also is the name of parliaments in several Swiss cantons.-Part of the King's Council:...
neuchâtelois before becoming a member of the Conseil national of the Canton of Neuchâtel
Canton of Neuchâtel
Neuchâtel is a canton of French speaking western Switzerland. In 2007, its population was 169,782 of which 39,654 were foreigners. The capital is Neuchâtel.-History:...
in 1902. From 1903 to 1912, Perrier was a member of the Conseil d'Etat
Conseil d'Etat (Switzerland)
In Switzerland, Conseil d'Etat is the name of the council constituting the cantonal government of French-speaking cantons. It is not to be confused with the Conseil des États which is a chamber of the Swiss parliament....
of the Canton of Neuchâtel (cantonal government). He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party
Free Democratic Party of Switzerland
The Free Democratic Party was a classical liberal political party in Switzerland. It was one of the major parties in Switzerland until its merger with the smaller classical liberal Liberal Party, to form FDP.The Liberals on 1 January 2009....
. He presided the Conseil d'Etat twice: 1905/1906 and 1909/1910.
He was elected to the Federal Council on March 12, 1912 and died in office the subsequent year on May 16, 1913. During his time in office he held the following departments:
- Department of Posts and Railways (1912)
- Department of Home Affairs (1913)
As a single, Perrier also manage to find the time to pursue an impressive military career. He became colonel
Colonel
Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
in 1896 and between 1902 and 1905, commanded the génie du 1er corps d'armée and the forts de Saint-Maurice troops.
Quai Louis-Perrier in Neuchâtel is named after him.