The foundation Pro Helvetia is a public foundation of
Switzerland
). Swiss law does not designate a ''capital'' as such, but the federal parliament and government are installed in Bern, while other federal institutions, such as the federal courts, are in other cities (Bellinzona, Lausanne, Luzern, Neuchâtel ...
.
Presidents
*From 1939 to 1943, Heinrich Häberlin.
*From 1944 to 1952,
Paul Lachenal
Paul Lachenal (1884, Geneva – 1955) was a Swiss politician and philanthropist.
He was born in Geneva as son of the Jean-François Lachenal and the Louise Marie born Gleckner. He studied law at the University of Geneva, which he completed in 1 ...
.
*From 1952 to 1964, Jean-Rodolphe de Salis.
*From 1965 to 1970, Michael Stettler.
*From 1971 to 1977, Willy Spühler.
*From 1978 to 1985, Roland Ruffieux.
*From 1986 to 1989,
Sigmund Widmer
Sigmund Widmer (born 30 July 1919 in Zürich, died 11 August 2003 in Visp) was a Swiss historian, writer and LdU politician who served as mayor of the city of Zürich.
Early life and education
Born in Zürich to Bertha Gizella, née Oechslin, ...
.
*From 1990 to 1998, Rosemarie Simmen.
*From 1998 to 2005, Yvette Jaggi.
*From 2006 to 2013, Mario Annoni.
*From 2014 to, Charles Beer.
Bibliography
*Franz Kessler, "Die Schweizerische Stiftung Pro Helvetia", Schulthess Polygraphischer Verlag, Zürich, 1993, thèse de doctorat de droit.
See also
*
Presence Switzerland
Presence Switzerland (German: '; French: ') is an official Swiss organisation and part of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, which aims is to promote Swiss interests. The organisation's name is not to be confused with Switzerland Touris ...
External links
Official website*
Foundations based in Switzerland
Cultural promotion organizations
Foreign relations of Switzerland
Government agencies established in 1939
Government agencies of Switzerland
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