SwitzerlandKanton Zürich 23 · Canton of Zurich
What is Alfred Escher of Zurich (1819–1882) known for?
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Wofür ist der Zürcher Alfred Escher (1819–1882) bekannt?
- aHe founded the International Committee of the Red Cross.Er gründete das Internationale Komitee vom Roten Kreuz.
- bHe introduced the Reformation in the city of Zurich.Er führte die Reformation in der Stadt Zürich ein.
- cHe wrote the stories about the girl Heidi.Er schrieb die Geschichten über das Mädchen Heidi.
- dHe promoted the building of the Gotthard railway and founded a major bank.Er förderte den Bau der Gotthardbahn und gründete eine Grossbank.Correct answer
Why?
Escher pushed forward railway building and the Gotthard railway, founded the Schweizerische Kreditanstalt bank in 1856, and campaigned for the Polytechnikum, today's ETH.
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