List of Swiss people

This is a list of people associated with the modern Switzerland and the Old Swiss Confederacy. Regardless of ethnicity or emigration, the list includes famous natives of Switzerland and its predecessor states as well as people who were born elsewhere but spent most of their active life in Switzerland. For more information see the articles Swiss people and Demographics of Switzerland.

Archaeology

Architecture

Actors

Art

Aviation

Business

Dancers

Filmmakers

Mathematics

Military

Music

Philosophy

Psychology and pedagogy

Politics

See also:

Religion

Science

A-F

G-O

P-Z

Sports

Writers

Legendary and folk heroes

  • Helvetia, personification ("mother") of Switzerland
  • Arnold von Melchtal, legendary founding father of Switzerland
  • Ueli Rotach, legendary hero of the 1405 battle at Stoss

Others

See also

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References

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