Swiss Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a noted Swiss figure skater and coach.Among his students were Cecilia Colledge, Jeannette Altweg

Was a noted Swiss figure skater and coach.Among his students were Cecilia Colledge, Jeannette Altwegg, and Sally Stapleford. Born in Arbon, Switzerland, he was the brother of Arnold Gerschwiler and the uncle of Hans Gerschwiler. He died in Geneva.

Is a Swiss former alpine skier who competed in the 1980 Winter Olympics.

Is a Swiss former alpine skier who competed in the 1980 Winter Olympics.

Is a former professional tennis player from Switzerland.The major highlights of Hlasek's career came

Is a former professional tennis player from Switzerland.The major highlights of Hlasek's career came in 1992. He won the French Open men's doubles title that year (partnering his fellow Swiss player Marc Rosset). He was also a member of Switzerland's teams which reached the final of the 1992 Davis Cup (where they were defeated by the United States), and won the 1992 Hopman Cup.

Is a Swiss figure skater. In the 2005/2006 season, Othman had to fight to earn his spot on the Swiss

Is a Swiss figure skater. In the 2005/2006 season, Othman had to fight to earn his spot on the Swiss Olympic Team. Switzerland had two spots to the Olympics, but Othman's silver medal at the Swiss Championships only secured him spots on the teams to World

A Swiss curler.Greiner started playing curling in 1989. She plays lead for Mirjam Ott and is right h

A Swiss curler.Greiner started playing curling in 1989. She plays lead for Mirjam Ott and is right handed.[1]

Was an Swiss football (soccer) player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.He was a member of th

Was an Swiss football (soccer) player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Swiss team, which won the silver medal in the football tournament.

Is a Swiss footballer. Having represented Switzerland at every junior level, Lichtsteiner has played

Is a Swiss footballer. Having represented Switzerland at every junior level, Lichtsteiner has played in the 1999 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship and the 2004 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship.Lichtsteiner began his career at Grasshopper Zurich in 2001–02, and come the next year he became a first-team member, helping the Swiss team gain the league title. During the 2004–05 season he sealed a transfer to Lille OSC as one of five Swiss players to enter Ligue 1 during the summer of 2005.

Is a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Is a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil event at the 1960 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.

Henry Dunant or Henri Dunant, was a Swiss businessman and social activist. During a business trip in

Henry Dunant or Henri Dunant, was a Swiss businessman and social activist. During a business trip in 1859, he was witness to the aftermath of the Battle of Solferino in modern day Italy.

Was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swiss Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936 and 1948 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swiss painter and sculptor. He is best known for his sculptural machines or kinetic art, in th

Was a Swiss painter and sculptor. He is best known for his sculptural machines or kinetic art, in the Dada tradition; known officially as metamechanics. Tinguely's art satirized the mindless overproduction of material goods in advanced industrial society.

Is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Is a Swiss bobsledder who competed in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Has been riding since the age of four and is a competitive professional Event Rider.

Has been riding since the age of four and is a competitive professional Event Rider.

Is a Swiss ski mountaineer.

Is a Swiss ski mountaineer.

Is a Swiss basketball player currently with Gland Yacks. He previously played for Nyon.

Is a Swiss basketball player currently with Gland Yacks. He previously played for Nyon.

Is a Swiss football midfielder currently playing for Neuchâtel Xamax in the Swiss Super League.

Is a Swiss football midfielder currently playing for Neuchâtel Xamax in the Swiss Super League.

Is a retired Swiss football defender.He played for Grasshopper-Club Zürich, FC Wettingen, FC Lucern

Is a retired Swiss football defender.He played for Grasshopper-Club Zürich, FC Wettingen, FC Lucerne, Neuchâtel Xamax and FC Aarau and was in the Swiss squad at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. He earned 5 caps in total.

Is a Swiss football defender currently playing for AC Bellinzona in the Swiss Super League.

Is a Swiss football defender currently playing for AC Bellinzona in the Swiss Super League.

Is a Swiss football goalkeeper who currently plays for AC Bellinzona in the Swiss Super League.

Is a Swiss football goalkeeper who currently plays for AC Bellinzona in the Swiss Super League.

Is a Swiss football player of Serbian origin. He currently plays for FC Wohlen.He signed a youth con

Is a Swiss football player of Serbian origin. He currently plays for FC Wohlen.He signed a youth contact with Grasshopper on 24 March 2000.

Is a retired Swiss football player and manager.During his club career he played for Grasshoppers (19

Is a retired Swiss football player and manager.During his club career he played for Grasshoppers (1951-55), Inter Milan (1955-57), Alessandria (1957-59) and Lausanne (1959-66). He earned 27 caps and scored 8 goals for the Switzerland national football team from 1954 to 1966, and participated in two World Cups (1954 and 1962). Later he became a manager, including a stint as the manager of Switzerland from 1977 to 1979.

Was a Swiss painter, printmaker and daguerreotypist. In 1840 or 1841 he produced the first coloured

Was a Swiss painter, printmaker and daguerreotypist. In 1840 or 1841 he produced the first coloured daguerreotype using a mixture of gum arabic and pigments. The coloured powder was fixed on the delicate surface of the daguerreotype by the application of

Was a Swiss botanist.He then travelled with Conrad Gessner, after which he started a practise of med

Was a Swiss botanist.He then travelled with Conrad Gessner, after which he started a practise of medicine at Basel, where he was elected Professor of Rhetoric in 1566. Four years later he was invited to become physician to Duke Frederick I of Württemberg

Was a Swiss mathematician, physicist and astronomer.so Johann had to struggle to gain an education.

Was a Swiss mathematician, physicist and astronomer.so Johann had to struggle to gain an education. He first worked as a clerk in an ironworks, then gained a position in a newspaper office. The editor recommended him as a private tutor to a family, which gave him access to a good library and provided enough leisure time in which to explore it. In 1759 he moved to Augsburg, then in 1763 he dwelt in Berlin. In the final decade of his life he gained the sponsorship of Frederick II of Prussia, and passed the rest of his life in reasonable comfort. He died in Berlin, Prussia (today Germany).