Yvette Jaggi
Swiss politician (born 1941) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yvette Jaggi (born 11 February 1941) is a Swiss politician. A member of the Social Democratic Party, she served in both the National Council and the Council of States. She was the first woman to be elected as mayor of Lausanne in 1989. From 1998 to 2005, she served as the president of Pro Helvetia. In 2013, Jaggi was made as a Commandeur of the Ordre national du Mérite.
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Quick Facts President of Pro Helvetia, Preceded by ...
Yvette Jaggi | |
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President of Pro Helvetia | |
In office 1998–2005 | |
Preceded by | Rosemarie Simmen |
Succeeded by | Mario Annoni |
Mayor of Lausanne | |
In office 1 January 1990 – 31 December 1997 | |
Preceded by | Paul-René Martin |
Succeeded by | Jean-Jacques Schilt |
Member of the Council of States | |
In office 30 November 1987 – 24 November 1991 | |
Member of the National Council | |
In office 26 November 1979 – 29 November 1987 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 11 February 1941 Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland |
Political party | Social Democratic Party |
Education | University of Lausanne |
Occupation | politician |
Awards | Ordre national du Mérite |
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