Johann Jakob Martin
Johann Jakob Martin (born April 7, 1790 in Frenkendorf , † April 13, 1858 in Sissach ) was a Swiss politician .
Life
Martin was a trained tradesman and in 1831 a Basel councilor and until 1832 a court clerk . After founding the canton of Basel-Landschaft , he and his brothers Johannes Martin and Heinrich actively participated in the direct democratic opposition to the new leadership elite.
Martin was in 1837 and 1841-1851 District , in the years 1838 and 1850 Constitutional Council , in 1838, Chief Justice and 1838-1840 Councilor . He had to leave the government because his family was involved in the so-called communal yoggle coup, an uprising against the cantonal authorities. In 1851 he became district court president in Sissach .
literature
- Lexicon of persons of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft , edit. by Kaspar Birkhäuser , 1997, p. 108
Web links
- Kaspar Birkhäuser: Martin, Johann Jakob. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Martin, Johann Jakob |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | April 7, 1790 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Frenkendorf |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 13, 1858 |
| Place of death | Sissach |