Hubert Lauper
- June 17, 2024
- 80 years
About Hubert Lauper
Hubert Lauper, 80, Swiss politician, MP (1995–2003), prefect of Sarine District (1976–1996).
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|Hubert Lauper (28 February 1944 – 17 June 2024) was a Swiss politician of the Christian Democratic Party (PDC).
Biography
Born in Belfaux on 28 February 1944, Lauper's family was originally from Giffers. He earned a degree in law and practice as a lawyer. As a member of the PDC, he served on the communal council of Belfaux from 1966 to 1976, where he served as trustee in 1970. On 14 November 1976, he was elected Prefect of Sarine District, succeeding Laurent Butty [fr]. Supported by the PDC and the remnants of the Party of Farmers, Traders and Independents, he received 59% of the vote against his opponent, Socialist Party member Félicien Morel [fr]'s 41%. He was re-elected in 1981 and 1986 without opposition. In 1991, he was re-elected again with 80% of the vote against the Green Party's Gérard Bourgarel [fr]. He did not seek re-election in 1996 and was succeeded by Nicolas Deiss.
In 1986, Lauper ran in the Council of State of Fribourg [fr] election, but withdrew after the first round following a poor result. This was due to the fact that he was simultaneously running in the prefectural election, for which the results were incompatible. In 1995, he was elected to the National Council. His campaign was highly publicized due to the creation of its own website during a time in which only approximately one thousand internet users lived in the Canton of Fribourg. He did not run for re-election in 2003.
Lauper died on 17 June 2024, at the age of 80.
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1.Who did Hubert Lauper succeed as the Prefect of Sarine District in 1976?
- A.Félicien Morel
- B.Laurent Buttycorrect
- C.Gérard Bourgarel
- D.Nicolas Deiss
Hubert Lauper was elected Prefect of Sarine District on 14 November 1976, succeeding Laurent Butty.
Source: Biography section
2.What percentage of the vote did Hubert Lauper receive against Félicien Morel in 1976?
- A.80%
- B.59%correct
- C.41%
- D.50%
Hubert Lauper received 59% of the vote against his opponent Félicien Morel during the 1976 prefectural election.
Source: Biography section
3.In what year did Hubert Lauper end his tenure as Prefect of Sarine District?
- A.1991
- B.1996correct
- C.1986
- D.2003
Hubert Lauper did not seek re-election as Prefect in 1996 and was succeeded by Nicolas Deiss.
Source: Biography section
4.Hubert Lauper was elected to the National Council in which year?
- A.1976
- B.1995correct
- C.1986
- D.1991
Hubert Lauper was elected to the National Council in 1995.
Source: Biography section
5.What unique campaign method did Hubert Lauper use in his 1995 National Council bid?
- A.Radio broadcasts
- B.Creation of a websitecorrect
- C.Direct mail flyers
- D.Television advertisements
Hubert Lauper's 1995 campaign was notable for the creation of a website, despite limited internet users in Fribourg at the time.
Source: Biography section
6.Which opponent did Hubert Lauper defeat with 80% of the vote in 1991?
- A.Félicien Morel
- B.Laurent Butty
- C.Gérard Bourgarelcorrect
- D.Nicolas Deiss
In 1991, Hubert Lauper was re-elected as Prefect with 80% of the vote against the Green Party's Gérard Bourgarel.
Source: Biography section
7.Where was Hubert Lauper's family originally from?
- A.Belfaux
- B.Gifferscorrect
- C.Fribourg
- D.Sarine
Although Hubert Lauper was born in Belfaux, his family was originally from Giffers.
Source: Biography section
8.When did Hubert Lauper leave the National Council?
- A.2010
- B.2024
- C.1996
- D.2003correct
Hubert Lauper did not run for re-election to the National Council in 2003.
Source: Biography section
9.Which coalition supported Hubert Lauper during the 1976 election?
- A.PDC and Green Party
- B.PDC and Farmers, Traders and Independentscorrect
- C.PDC and Liberal Party
- D.PDC and Socialist Party
Hubert Lauper was supported in the 1976 election by the PDC and the remnants of the Party of Farmers, Traders and Independents.
Source: Biography section
10.How old was Hubert Lauper when he passed away?
- A.80correct
- B.82
- C.76
- D.86
Hubert Lauper died on 17 June 2024 at the age of 80.
Source: Biography introduction
11.In which Swiss municipality was Hubert Lauper born?
- A.Giffers
- B.Belfauxcorrect
- C.Fribourg
- D.Sarine
Hubert Lauper was born in the municipality of Belfaux on 28 February 1944.
Source: Biography section
12.What profession did Hubert Lauper practice after earning his degree?
- A.Lawyercorrect
- B.Architect
- C.Engineer
- D.Journalist
After earning a degree in law, Hubert Lauper practiced as a lawyer.
Source: Biography section
13.Which political party did Hubert Lauper belong to during his career?
- A.Green Party
- B.Party of Farmers, Traders and Independents
- C.Socialist Party
- D.Christian Democratic Partycorrect
Hubert Lauper was a member of the Christian Democratic Party (PDC).
Source: Biography introduction
14.On what date did Hubert Lauper die?
- A.14 November 1996
- B.17 June 2003
- C.17 June 2024correct
- D.28 February 1944
Hubert Lauper passed away on 17 June 2024.
Source: Biography section
15.What position did Hubert Lauper hold on the communal council of Belfaux in 1970?
- A.Trusteecorrect
- B.President
- C.Secretary
- D.Prefect
Hubert Lauper served on the communal council of Belfaux from 1966 to 1976 and acted as trustee in 1970.
Source: Biography section
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