Oscar Fritschi facts for kids
Oscar Fritschi (born February 25, 1939 – died January 8, 2016) was a Swiss politician from the FDP. He was known for his work in government and his contributions to Swiss politics.
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Oscar Fritschi's Early Life and Education
Oscar Fritschi grew up in Winterthur, Switzerland. His father worked in the textile industry. Oscar studied history at the University of Zurich and earned a special degree called a doctorate. After finishing his studies, he became a high school teacher. He also wrote reports about political meetings for a newspaper called the Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ).
Getting Started in Politics
In 1965, Oscar Fritschi began his political career. He was chosen to be the party secretary for the FDP in the canton (like a state) and city of Zurich. This was an important role that helped him learn how politics worked. In 1972, he became the main editor for a newspaper in the Zurich Oberland region.
Important Political Roles
From 1986 to 1992, Fritschi was the president of the FDP party in the Canton of Zurich. He also served as a member of the Cantonal Council of Zurich from 1991 to 1992. This council helps make decisions for the canton.
Serving in the National Assembly
On November 25, 1991, Oscar Fritschi was elected to the National Assembly. This is like the main parliament of Switzerland. While there, he worked on important committees. These included committees for security policy, political rules, and drafting new laws. He served in the National Assembly until December 5, 1999. After leaving the National Assembly, he became the president of the European Conference on Human Rights and Self-determination. This group works on protecting human rights.
Later Years and Legacy
Oscar Fritschi retired in 2004. However, he continued to be active in his community. He was the chairman of a local board in Uster and kept working for the Journal of Zurich Oberlander newspaper. He also joined the board of the FDP party in the Hinwil district. Additionally, he became the president of a foundation that supports archaeology and cultural history in Canton Zurich.
In the Swiss army, Oscar Fritschi held the rank of Colonel. He passed away on January 8, 2016, after a short time in the hospital.
