Hans Zscheckenbürlin
Hans Zscheckenbürlin (first mentioned 1408; † July 24, 1477 ) was a Swiss politician.
Hans Zscheckenbürlin was the legitimate son of Heinzmann Zscheckenbürlin, a conductor at Rapptolsweiler in Alsace. He became wealthy as a changer and merchant with shares in several silver mines and from 1442 represented the saffron guild in the Small Council of Basel . From 1469 to 1475 he was chief guild master and thus held the second highest office after that of mayor.
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| SURNAME | Zscheckenbürlin, Hans |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | before 1408 |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 24, 1477 |