Hans Conrad Escher (von der...

science · 24 August 1767 · 257 years ago

birth Born 24 Aug 1767; died 9 Mar 1823 at age 55.
Swiss scientist and politician who was president of the Great Council of the Helvetic Republic (1798-99) and who was an outspoken opponent of federalism. He directed the canalization of the Linth River.

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