Brief Life History of Anton
Anton Frischknecht was born on 20 July 1751, in Urnäsch, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland as the son of Anthoni Frischknecht and Eva Hohlin. He married Anna Mueller on 18 December 1788.
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- Anthonj Frischknecht, "Switzerland, Catholic and Reformed Church Records, 1418-1996"
- Anthoni Frischknecht, "Switzerland, Catholic and Reformed Church Records, 1418-1996"
- Anthoni Frischknecht, "Switzerland, Catholic and Reformed Church Records, 1418-1996"
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World Events (4)
1798
Revolution in Switzerland. Farmers in occupied territories become free citizens. Centralistic parliamentary republic according to French model. Occupation by French troops and some battles of Napoleon vs. Austria and Russia in Switzerland.
1800
Switzerland is one of the first industrialized countries in Europe.
1848
New Federal Constitution combining elements of the U.S. constitution (Federal State with central and cantonal (state) governments and parliaments) and of French revolutionary tradition. The Principles of this constitution are still valid today.
Name Meaning
Common European form of Anthony (see cognates list), now also used in the English-speaking world.
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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