Carl Franz Bally

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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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.[1][2] 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.[3]

  1. ^ Heim, Peter (December 11, 2001). "Carl Franz Bally". Historisches Lexikon der Schweiz.
  2. ^ "Ratsmitglied ansehen". Federal Assembly. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
  3. ^ "Swiss luxury brand history | Bally Official Online Store". www.bally.com. Retrieved 2024-03-18.