Carl Franz Bally

Carl Franz Bally also known by his initials C. F. Bally (24 October 1821 – 5 August 1899) was a Swiss businessman, industrialist and politician who served on the National Council (Switzerland) from 1875 to 1878 and concurrently on the Cantonal Council of Solothurn from 1861 to 1886. In 1851, Bally founded the Bally (fashion house), in Schönenwerd. He has been the patriarch of the Bally family and was involved in a variety of economic and socio-economic organizations throughout his life.

Carl Franz Bally
Bally, c.1885
Member of the National Council (Switzerland)
In office
6 December 1875  1 December 1878
ConstituencyCanton of Solothurn
Member of the Cantonal Council of Solothurn
In office
1861–1886
Personal details
Born
Carl Franz Bally

(1821-10-24)24 October 1821
Schönenwerd, Switzerland
Died5 August 1899(1899-08-05) (aged 77)
Basel, Switzerland
Political partyLiberal-Progressive Party
Spouse
Cécile Rychner
(m. 1846; died 1893)
Children
ParentPeter Bally (father)
EducationOld Cantonal School Aarau
OccupationBusinessman, industrialist, politician
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