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Adolf Wölfli
Adolf Wölfli (Bern, February 29, 1864 - Waldau, November 6, 1930) (occasionally spelled Adolf Woelfli or Adolf Wolfli) was a Swiss artist who was one of the first artists to be assoc...
Adolf Wölfli (Bern, February 29, 1864 - Waldau, November 6, 1930) (occasionally spelled Adolf Woelfli or Adolf Wolfli) was a Swiss artist who was one of the first artists to be assoc...
Adrian von Bubenberg
Adrian von Bubenberg (born 1434 in Bern; died August 1479 in Bern) was a Bernese knight, general and mayor (Schultheiss) of Bern in 1468-1469, 1473-1474 and 1477-1479.
Adrian von Bubenberg (born 1434 in Bern; died August 1479 in Bern) was a Bernese knight, general and mayor (Schultheiss) of Bern in 1468-1469, 1473-1474 and 1477-1479.
Albert Lindegger
Albert Lindegger or Lindi (14 September 1904 – 14 October 1991) was a Swiss painter and illustrator, best known as a political satirist.
Albert Lindegger or Lindi (14 September 1904 – 14 October 1991) was a Swiss painter and illustrator, best known as a political satirist.
Albrecht von Haller
Albrecht von Haller (October 16, 1708 – December 12, 1777) was a Swiss anatomist, physiologist, naturalist and poet.
Albrecht von Haller (October 16, 1708 – December 12, 1777) was a Swiss anatomist, physiologist, naturalist and poet.
Albrecht von Nürnberg
Albrecht von Nürnberg was a medieval Bernese master sculptor originally from Nürnberg.
Albrecht von Nürnberg was a medieval Bernese master sculptor originally from Nürnberg.
Aleksandar Mitreski
Aleksandar Mitreski is a footballer from the Republic of Macedonia who currently plays for Swiss club FC Aarau.
Aleksandar Mitreski is a footballer from the Republic of Macedonia who currently plays for Swiss club FC Aarau.
Arnold Klebs
Arnold C. Klebs (March 17, 1870 - March 6, 1943) was a physician who specialized in the study of tuberculosis.
Arnold C. Klebs (March 17, 1870 - March 6, 1943) was a physician who specialized in the study of tuberculosis.
Arnold Käch
Arnold Käch (born February 4, 1914 – November 24, 1998) was a Swiss military officer, skier, ski official and writer.
Arnold Käch (born February 4, 1914 – November 24, 1998) was a Swiss military officer, skier, ski official and writer.
Balthasar Burkhard
Balthasar Burkhard (24 December 1944 – 16 April 2010) was a Swiss photographer who received international recognition for his large-format monochromatic photographic series.
Balthasar Burkhard (24 December 1944 – 16 April 2010) was a Swiss photographer who received international recognition for his large-format monochromatic photographic series.
Bernhard Schaub
Bernhard Schaub (born 1954 in Bern) is a Swiss holocaust denier and an activist in the far right extremist scene.
Bernhard Schaub (born 1954 in Bern) is a Swiss holocaust denier and an activist in the far right extremist scene.
Carl Adolf Otth
Carl Adolf (Adolphe) Otth (April 2 1803, Bern - May 16 1839) was a Swiss physician and naturalist who was a native of Bern.
Carl Adolf (Adolphe) Otth (April 2 1803, Bern - May 16 1839) was a Swiss physician and naturalist who was a native of Bern.
Carl Brunner von Wattenwyl
Carl Brunner von Wattenwyl was a Swiss entomologist who specialised in Orthoptera.
Carl Brunner von Wattenwyl was a Swiss entomologist who specialised in Orthoptera.
Charles Victor de Bonstetten
Charles Victor de Bonstetten (September 3, 1745, Bern – February 3, 1832), was a Swiss liberal writer.
Charles Victor de Bonstetten (September 3, 1745, Bern – February 3, 1832), was a Swiss liberal writer.
Christian Kauter
Christian Kauter (born 6 May 1947) is a Swiss fencer.
Christian Kauter (born 6 May 1947) is a Swiss fencer.
Claudia Christen (designer/photographer)
Claudia Christen (Bern, Switzerland, 1973) is a multi-disciplinary designer with deep roots in photography, best known for her design of the New York City taxi logo.
Claudia Christen (Bern, Switzerland, 1973) is a multi-disciplinary designer with deep roots in photography, best known for her design of the New York City taxi logo.
Conrad Justinger
Conrad Justinger was probably born in Strasbourg.
Conrad Justinger was probably born in Strasbourg.
Cristina Perincioli
Cristina Perincioli (born November 11, 1946 in Bern, Switzerland) is a Swiss film director, writer, multimedia producer and webauthor.
Cristina Perincioli (born November 11, 1946 in Bern, Switzerland) is a Swiss film director, writer, multimedia producer and webauthor.
Daniel Albert Wyttenbach
Daniel Albert Wyttenbach (August 7, 1746, Bern – January 17, 1820, Oegstgeest ) was a German Swiss classical scholar.
Daniel Albert Wyttenbach (August 7, 1746, Bern – January 17, 1820, Oegstgeest ) was a German Swiss classical scholar.
Duarte Pio, Duke of Braganza
Dom Duarte Pio, Duke of Braganza, is the 24th Duke of Braganza and a pretender to the throne of Portugal.
Dom Duarte Pio, Duke of Braganza, is the 24th Duke of Braganza and a pretender to the throne of Portugal.
Emil Theodor Kocher
Emil Theodor Kocher (25 August 1841 – 27 July 1917) was a Swiss physician, medical researcher, and Nobel laureate for his work in the physiology, pathology and surgery of the thyroid.
Emil Theodor Kocher (25 August 1841 – 27 July 1917) was a Swiss physician, medical researcher, and Nobel laureate for his work in the physiology, pathology and surgery of the thyroid.
Ferdinand Hodler
Ferdinand Hodler (March 14, 1853 – May 19, 1918) was one of the best-known Swiss painters of the 19th century.
Ferdinand Hodler (March 14, 1853 – May 19, 1918) was one of the best-known Swiss painters of the 19th century.
Ferhat Çökmüş
Ferhat Çökmüş (born 14 February 1985 in Bern, Switzerland) is a Turkish footballer who plays for Manisaspor in the Süper Lig.
Ferhat Çökmüş (born 14 February 1985 in Bern, Switzerland) is a Turkish footballer who plays for Manisaspor in the Süper Lig.
Franz Joseph Untersee
Franz Joseph Untersee (1858-1927) was a Swiss-American architect who designed many Roman Catholic churches throughout the eastern part of United States.
Franz Joseph Untersee (1858-1927) was a Swiss-American architect who designed many Roman Catholic churches throughout the eastern part of United States.
Franz Rudolf Frisching
Franz Rudolf Frisching , was a Bernese aristocrat, officer, politician and industrialist.
Franz Rudolf Frisching , was a Bernese aristocrat, officer, politician and industrialist.
François Klaus
François Klaus (born in France), is a ballet dancer and choreographer.
François Klaus (born in France), is a ballet dancer and choreographer.
Friedrich Traffelet
Friedrich Eduard Traffelet, popularly Fritz Traffelet (1897–1954) was a Bernese painter and illustrator.
Friedrich Eduard Traffelet, popularly Fritz Traffelet (1897–1954) was a Bernese painter and illustrator.
Gottfried Mind
Gottfried Mind (; 1768 – 17 November 1814) was a Swiss autistic savant who specialized in drawing.
Gottfried Mind (; 1768 – 17 November 1814) was a Swiss autistic savant who specialized in drawing.
Gottfried von Einem
Gottfried von Einem (born 24 January 1918 in Bern, died 12 July 1996 in Oberdürnbach) was an Austrian composer.
Gottfried von Einem (born 24 January 1918 in Bern, died 12 July 1996 in Oberdürnbach) was an Austrian composer.
Gunvor Guggisberg
Gunvor Guggisberg (born August 23, 1974, Berne), known professionally simply as Gunvor, is a Swiss singer and dancer.
Gunvor Guggisberg (born August 23, 1974, Berne), known professionally simply as Gunvor, is a Swiss singer and dancer.
Hans Albert Einstein
Hans Albert Einstein (14 May 1904 – 26 July 1973) was a Swiss-American engineer and educator, and the second child and first son of Professor Albert Einstein.
Hans Albert Einstein (14 May 1904 – 26 July 1973) was a Swiss-American engineer and educator, and the second child and first son of Professor Albert Einstein.
Hans Urwyler
Hans Urwyler was the sixth Chief Apostle of the New Apostolic Church.
Hans Urwyler was the sixth Chief Apostle of the New Apostolic Church.
Harald Szeemann
Harald Szeemann (June 11, 1933 – February 18, 2005) was a Swiss curator and art historian.
Harald Szeemann (June 11, 1933 – February 18, 2005) was a Swiss curator and art historian.
Heinz von Allmen
Heinz von Allmen (born 10 August 1913, died 11 November 2003 in Lauterbrunnen) was a Swiss Alpine skier and cross-country skier.
Heinz von Allmen (born 10 August 1913, died 11 November 2003 in Lauterbrunnen) was a Swiss Alpine skier and cross-country skier.
Henri Lauener
Henri Lauener was a Swiss philosopher interested in both transcendental and analytic currents.
Henri Lauener was a Swiss philosopher interested in both transcendental and analytic currents.
Hermann Kutter
Hermann Kutter was a Swiss Lutheran theologian.
Hermann Kutter was a Swiss Lutheran theologian.
Hermann Sahli
Hermann Sahli (May 23, 1856 – April 28, 1933) was a Swiss internist who was a native of Bern.
Hermann Sahli (May 23, 1856 – April 28, 1933) was a Swiss internist who was a native of Bern.
Jakob Emanuel Handmann
Jakob Emanuel Handmann (born August 16, 1718 in Basel; died November 3, 1781 in Berne) was a Swiss painter specialised in portrait painting.
Jakob Emanuel Handmann (born August 16, 1718 in Basel; died November 3, 1781 in Berne) was a Swiss painter specialised in portrait painting.
Johann David Wyss
Johann David Wyss (May 28, 1743January 11, 1818) is best remembered for his book The Swiss Family Robinson.
Johann David Wyss (May 28, 1743January 11, 1818) is best remembered for his book The Swiss Family Robinson.
Johann Jakob Grynaeus
Johann Jakob Grynaeus (or Gryner) (October 1, 1540 – August 13, 1617) was a Swiss Protestant divine.
Johann Jakob Grynaeus (or Gryner) (October 1, 1540 – August 13, 1617) was a Swiss Protestant divine.
Johann Rudolf Tschiffeli
Johann Rudolf Tschiffeli (16 December 1716 - 15 January 1780) was a Swiss agronomist who founded the Economic Society in 1758.
Johann Rudolf Tschiffeli (16 December 1716 - 15 January 1780) was a Swiss agronomist who founded the Economic Society in 1758.
Johann Rudolf Wyss
Johann Rudolf Wyss (March 4, 1782 - March 21, 1830) was a Swiss author, writer, and folklorist who wrote the words to the former Swiss national anthem Rufst Du, mein Vaterland in 1811, and a...
Johann Rudolf Wyss (March 4, 1782 - March 21, 1830) was a Swiss author, writer, and folklorist who wrote the words to the former Swiss national anthem Rufst Du, mein Vaterland in 1811, and a...
John E. Smith
John Eugene Smith was a Swiss immigrant to the United States, who served as a Union general during the American Civil War.
John Eugene Smith was a Swiss immigrant to the United States, who served as a Union general during the American Civil War.
Karl Ludwig von Haller
Karl Ludwig von Haller (1 August 1768 in Bern – 20 May 1854 in Solothurn) was a Swiss jurist.
Karl Ludwig von Haller (1 August 1768 in Bern – 20 May 1854 in Solothurn) was a Swiss jurist.
Karl Schenk
Johann Karl Emmanuel Schenk (December 1, 1823 - July 18, 1895) was a Swiss pastor, politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1863-1895).
Johann Karl Emmanuel Schenk (December 1, 1823 - July 18, 1895) was a Swiss pastor, politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1863-1895).
Kaspar Brunner
Kaspar Brunner (died 1561) was a Swiss mechanic best known for his construction of the clockwork of the Zytglogge, Bern's medieval clock-tower, in 1527–30.
Kaspar Brunner (died 1561) was a Swiss mechanic best known for his construction of the clockwork of the Zytglogge, Bern's medieval clock-tower, in 1527–30.
Klaus Huber
Klaus Huber (born 30 November 1924) is a Swiss composer.
Klaus Huber (born 30 November 1924) is a Swiss composer.
Kurt Marti
Kurt Marti (born in Bern on January 31, 1921) is a Swiss theologian and poet.
Kurt Marti (born in Bern on January 31, 1921) is a Swiss theologian and poet.
Linda Geiser
Linda Geiser (born 13 May 1935) is a Swiss film and television actress best known for her role in the Swiss TV series Lüthi und Blanc as Johanna Blanc.
Linda Geiser (born 13 May 1935) is a Swiss film and television actress best known for her role in the Swiss TV series Lüthi und Blanc as Johanna Blanc.
Liselotte Pulver
Liselotte Pulver (born October 11, 1929), sometimes credited as Lilo Pulver, is a Swiss actress.
Liselotte Pulver (born October 11, 1929), sometimes credited as Lilo Pulver, is a Swiss actress.
Louise Elisabeth de Meuron
Louise Elisabeth de Meuron, better known as Madame de Meuron, was an aristocrat and well-known eccentric personality in the city of Bern.
Louise Elisabeth de Meuron, better known as Madame de Meuron, was an aristocrat and well-known eccentric personality in the city of Bern.
Marc Hodler
Marc Hodler was a Swiss lawyer, President of the International Ski Federation (1951–1998), member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 1963 until his death, and bridge player.
Marc Hodler was a Swiss lawyer, President of the International Ski Federation (1951–1998), member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 1963 until his death, and bridge player.
Marc Reichert
Marc Reichert is a Swiss professional ice hockey player.
Marc Reichert is a Swiss professional ice hockey player.
Matthias Zschokke
Matthias Zschokke (October 29, 1954 Bern, Switzerland) is a Swiss writer and filmmaker.
Matthias Zschokke (October 29, 1954 Bern, Switzerland) is a Swiss writer and filmmaker.
Michel Kratochvil
Michel Frank Kratochvil (born April 7, 1979 in Bern) is a former tennis player from Switzerland.
Michel Frank Kratochvil (born April 7, 1979 in Bern) is a former tennis player from Switzerland.
Niklaus Dachselhofer
Niklaus Dachselhofer (November 18, 1595 – February 12, 1670, sometimes given as "Daxelhofer") was a Swiss politician in Bern.
Niklaus Dachselhofer (November 18, 1595 – February 12, 1670, sometimes given as "Daxelhofer") was a Swiss politician in Bern.
Niklaus Manuel
Niklaus Manuel (probably born in 1484 in Bern; died 28 April 1530 in Bern), was a Swiss dramaturg, painter, engraver and statesman.
Niklaus Manuel (probably born in 1484 in Bern; died 28 April 1530 in Bern), was a Swiss dramaturg, painter, engraver and statesman.
Oscar Collodo
Oscar Collodo (born 16 August 1958 in Bern, Switzerland) is a former Swiss Italian rugby union footballer who played 15 Test matches for Italy between 1977 and 1987.
Oscar Collodo (born 16 August 1958 in Bern, Switzerland) is a former Swiss Italian rugby union footballer who played 15 Test matches for Italy between 1977 and 1987.
Otto Ackermann
Otto Ackermann (18 October 1909, Bucharest9 March 1960, Wabern (Berne)) was a Romanian conductor who made his career mainly in Switzerland.
Otto Ackermann (18 October 1909, Bucharest9 March 1960, Wabern (Berne)) was a Romanian conductor who made his career mainly in Switzerland.
Patrick Nyema Gerhardt
Patrick Nyema Gerhardt is a Liberian international footballer playing currently for FK Željezničar Sarajevo in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Patrick Nyema Gerhardt is a Liberian international footballer playing currently for FK Željezničar Sarajevo in the Premier League of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Paul Laciga
Paul Laciga is a beach volleyball player from Switzerland, who won the silver medal in the men's beach team competition at the 2005 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Berlin, Germany, partn...
Paul Laciga is a beach volleyball player from Switzerland, who won the silver medal in the men's beach team competition at the 2005 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Berlin, Germany, partn...
Paul Nizon
Paul Nizon (born December 19, 1929 in Bern) is a Swiss art historian and writer.
Paul Nizon (born December 19, 1929 in Bern) is a Swiss art historian and writer.
Petar Majstorovic
Petar Majstorovic is a Swiss-Croatian heavyweight karateka and kickboxer, fighting out of Durante's Box Gym.
Petar Majstorovic is a Swiss-Croatian heavyweight karateka and kickboxer, fighting out of Durante's Box Gym.
Peter Grütter
Peter Grütter is a retired competitive Swiss figure skater who currently works as a coach.
Peter Grütter is a retired competitive Swiss figure skater who currently works as a coach.
Peter von Gunten
Peter von Gunten (born 1941) is a Swiss film director, cinematographer and screenwriter.
Peter von Gunten (born 1941) is a Swiss film director, cinematographer and screenwriter.
Philipp Albert Stapfer
Philipp Albert Stapfer (born Bern, 23 September 1766 - Paris, 27 March 1840) was a Swiss politician and philosopher.
Philipp Albert Stapfer (born Bern, 23 September 1766 - Paris, 27 March 1840) was a Swiss politician and philosopher.
Philipp Emanuel von Fellenberg
Philipp Emanuel von Fellenberg (27 June 1771 – 21 November 1844) was a Swiss educationist and agronomist.
Philipp Emanuel von Fellenberg (27 June 1771 – 21 November 1844) was a Swiss educationist and agronomist.
Princess Juliane of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld
Princess Juliane Henriette Ulrike of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, also known as Grand Duchess Anna Feodorovna of Russia, was a German princess of the ducal house of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld who becam...
Princess Juliane Henriette Ulrike of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld, also known as Grand Duchess Anna Feodorovna of Russia, was a German princess of the ducal house of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld who becam...
Raphael Urweider
Raphael Bendicht Urweider was born on November 5th, 1974 in Bern, Switzerland.
Raphael Bendicht Urweider was born on November 5th, 1974 in Bern, Switzerland.
Roland Zoss
Roland Zoss (born 1951 in Bern) is a songwriter and novelist.
Roland Zoss (born 1951 in Bern) is a songwriter and novelist.
Rudolph Stauffer
First Sergeant Rudolph Stauffer (November 27, 1836 – June 9, 1918) was an American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 5th U.S. Cavalry in the Apache Wars.
First Sergeant Rudolph Stauffer (November 27, 1836 – June 9, 1918) was an American soldier in the U.S. Army who served with the 5th U.S. Cavalry in the Apache Wars.
Salvatore Licitra
Salvatore Licitra is an Italian tenor.
Salvatore Licitra is an Italian tenor.
Selma Urfer
Selma Urfer (born 30 March 1928 in Bern, Switzerland) is a Swiss author, translator and actress.
Selma Urfer (born 30 March 1928 in Bern, Switzerland) is a Swiss author, translator and actress.
Tanja Frieden
Tanja Frieden (born 6 February 1976 in Bern) is a Swiss snowboarder.
Tanja Frieden (born 6 February 1976 in Bern) is a Swiss snowboarder.
Teddy Stauffer
Ernst Heinrich "Teddy" Stauffer (May 2, 1909 – August 27, 1991) was a Swiss bandleader, musician, actor, nightclub owner, and restaurateur.
Ernst Heinrich "Teddy" Stauffer (May 2, 1909 – August 27, 1991) was a Swiss bandleader, musician, actor, nightclub owner, and restaurateur.
Volkmar Andreae
Volkmar Andreae (July 5, 1879 in Bern - June 18, 1962 in Zürich) was a Swiss conductor and composer.
Volkmar Andreae (July 5, 1879 in Bern - June 18, 1962 in Zürich) was a Swiss conductor and composer.
Walter Breisky
Walter Breisky (July 8, 1871, Berne - September 25, 1944, Klosterneuburg) was an Austrian Beamter and politician.
Walter Breisky (July 8, 1871, Berne - September 25, 1944, Klosterneuburg) was an Austrian Beamter and politician.
Walter Wegmüller
Walter Wegmüller (born February 25, 1937) is a Swiss painter and musician.
Walter Wegmüller (born February 25, 1937) is a Swiss painter and musician.
Walther Aeschbacher
Walther Gottlieb Aeschbacher (born 2 October 1901 – died 6 December 1969) was a Swiss conductor and composer of classical music.
Walther Gottlieb Aeschbacher (born 2 October 1901 – died 6 December 1969) was a Swiss conductor and composer of classical music.
Yang Lian
Yang Lian (楊煉 Yáng Liàn) is a Chinese poet associated with the Misty Poets and also with the Searching for Roots school.
Yang Lian (楊煉 Yáng Liàn) is a Chinese poet associated with the Misty Poets and also with the Searching for Roots school.
Yangzom Brauen
Yangzom Brauen (born 18 April 1981) is a Swiss actress, activist and writer.
Yangzom Brauen (born 18 April 1981) is a Swiss actress, activist and writer.