Claude Berger
Claude Berger (born August 24, 1921 in Courtelary , † September 9, 1981 in Neuchâtel , reformed , resident in Neuchâtel) was a Swiss politician (SP) .
biography
Claude Berger was born on August 24, 1921 in Courtelary as the son of the lawyer and notary Ernest Berger and Monbaron, née Alice. The graduate of a private grammar school in Zurich initially obtained a law degree from the University of Neuchâtel in 1944 , before he was admitted to the bar in 1946. Immediately afterwards he worked as a lawyer in Neuchâtel. In addition, he was represented on the boards of directors of several companies and companies.
Claude Berger was married to the family helper Alma, the daughter of Fidele Induni. He died on September 9, 1981, two weeks after turning 60 in Neuchâtel.
Political activity
Claude Berger joined the Social Democratic Party of the Canton of Neuchâtel in 1950 . He served as a member of the party leadership of the SP and from 1955 to 1959 as cantonal secretary. From 1952 to 1956 he was a member of the General Council of the City of Neuchâtel. From 1953 to 1969 he represented his party in the Neuchâtel Grand Council . In addition, he sat on the National Council from 1955 to 1967 .
Committed to the social democratic line, Claude Berger's commitment was primarily to union concerns.
literature
- Gazette de Lausanne of December 2nd and 3rd, 1961
- Feuille d'avis de Neuchâtel, 1738-1988, from September 14, 1981
Web links
- Dominique Quadroni: Berger, Claude. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Berger, Claude |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss politician (SP) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 24, 1921 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Courtelary |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 9, 1981 |
| Place of death | Neuchâtel |