1888 in Switzerland

Events during the year 1888 in Switzerland.

Incumbents Federal Council: Wilhelm Hertenstein (president, until November) Bernhard Hammer (vice-president) Karl Schenk Emil Welti Numa Droz Antoine Louis John Ruchonnet Adolf Deucher Walter Hauser (from December)

Events 21 October – The Social Democratic Party of Switzerland is established.

Births 11 November – Johannes Itten, painter and teacher (died 1967)

Deaths 27 November – Wilhelm Hertenstein, politician (born 1825)

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