Ernst Sieber
Ernst Sieber (German pronunciation: [ɛʁnst ˈziːbɐ] ⓘ; 24 February 1927 – 19 May 2018) was a Swiss pastor, social activist and politician who served one term as a member of the National Council (Switzerland) for the Evangelical People's Party. Sieber was one of the most popular and best known personalities associated with the Swiss Reformed Church. He was ordained in the Evangelical Reformed Church of the Canton of Zürich.
Ernst Sieber | |
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Ernst Sieber in 2007 | |
| Member of National Council (Switzerland) | |
| In office 25 November 1991 – 3 December 1995 | |
| Constituency | Canton of Zürich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ernst Sieber 24 February 1927 Horgen, Switzerland |
| Died | 19 May 2018 (aged 91) Zurich, Switzerland |
| Political party | Evangelical People's Party |
| Spouse |
Sonja Vassalli
(m. 1958) |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of Zurich |
| Occupation | Pastor, social activist and politician |
| Website | Official website (in German) |
In 1963 he initiated the basis for the relief organisation Sozialwerke Pfarrer Sieber, founded in 1988 for "disadvantaged people, to help to alleviate the hardships around addiction, disease, violence and homelessness". This was primarily financed by his activities as an author.
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