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Yann Richter
politician
- April 4, 1928
- July 20, 2008
- 80 years
- heart disease
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Yann Richter, 80, Swiss politician, president of the FDP (1978–1984), heart disease.
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|Yann Richter-Du Pasquier (4 April 1928 Hauterive, Neuchâtel - 20 July 2008 Neuchâtel, Switzerland) was a Swiss politician. He served as the first President of the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland (FDP) from 1978 until 1984.
Richter died of heart disease on 20 July 2008, in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, at the age of 80.
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1.In which Swiss municipality was Yann Richter-Du Pasquier born?
- A.Hauterivecorrect
- B.Bern
- C.Neuchâtel
- D.Zurich
Yann Richter-Du Pasquier was born in Hauterive, Neuchâtel, on 4 April 1928.
Source: Biographical summary
2.On what date was Yann Richter-Du Pasquier born?
- A.20 July 2008
- B.15 August 1925
- C.12 March 1930
- D.4 April 1928correct
Yann Richter-Du Pasquier was born on 4 April 1928 in Hauterive, Neuchâtel.
Source: Biographical summary
3.What was the primary profession of Yann Richter-Du Pasquier?
- A.Engineer
- B.Doctor
- C.Politiciancorrect
- D.Journalist
Yann Richter-Du Pasquier is identified as a Swiss politician in the biographical text.
Source: Biographical summary
4.In which Swiss city did Yann Richter-Du Pasquier pass away?
- A.Lausanne
- B.Geneva
- C.Neuchâtelcorrect
- D.Basel
Yann Richter-Du Pasquier died in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, on 20 July 2008.
Source: Biographical summary
5.What was the cause of death for Yann Richter-Du Pasquier?
- A.Pneumonia
- B.Stroke
- C.Heart diseasecorrect
- D.Cancer
Yann Richter-Du Pasquier died of heart disease in 2008.
Source: Biographical summary
6.How old was Yann Richter-Du Pasquier at the time of his death?
- A.82
- B.78
- C.85
- D.80correct
Yann Richter-Du Pasquier was 80 years old when he died in 2008.
Source: Biographical summary
7.Yann Richter-Du Pasquier served as the first president of which political organization?
- A.Free Democratic Party of Switzerlandcorrect
- B.Green Party of Switzerland
- C.Swiss People's Party
- D.Social Democratic Party
Yann Richter-Du Pasquier served as the first President of the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland (FDP).
Source: Biographical summary
8.During which years did Yann Richter-Du Pasquier serve as the President of the FDP?
- A.1970-1976
- B.1978-1984correct
- C.1980-1986
- D.1984-1990
Yann Richter-Du Pasquier held the position of FDP President from 1978 until 1984.
Source: Biographical summary
9.What is the full name of the politician commonly referred to as Yann Richter?
- A.Yann Richter-Du Pasquiercorrect
- B.Yann Richter-Swiss
- C.Yann Richter-Hauterive
- D.Yann Richter-Neuchâtel
The biographical text lists the individual's full name as Yann Richter-Du Pasquier.
Source: Biographical summary
10.On what date did Yann Richter-Du Pasquier pass away?
- A.30 December 2010
- B.4 April 1928
- C.20 July 2008correct
- D.15 May 2005
Yann Richter-Du Pasquier died on 20 July 2008 in Neuchâtel.
Source: Biographical summary
11.Which political acronym is associated with the party led by Yann Richter-Du Pasquier?
- A.CVP
- B.FDPcorrect
- C.GPS
- D.SVP
Yann Richter-Du Pasquier served as the president of the Free Democratic Party, also known as the FDP.
Source: Biographical summary
12.What is the canton of birth for Yann Richter-Du Pasquier?
- A.Neuchâtelcorrect
- B.Valais
- C.Vaud
- D.Bern
Yann Richter-Du Pasquier was born in Hauterive, which is located in the canton of Neuchâtel.
Source: Biographical summary
13.According to the biographical text, where is the external link to the NZZ article about Yann Richter-Du Pasquier located?
- A.Footnotes
- B.External links sectioncorrect
- C.Conclusion
- D.Biography header
The link to the NZZ article regarding the death of Yann Richter is found under the External links section.
Source: External links section
14.Was Yann Richter-Du Pasquier the first person to serve as President of the FDP?
- A.No, he was the last
- B.No, he was the second
- C.No, he was the third
- D.Yes, he was the firstcorrect
The text explicitly states that Yann Richter-Du Pasquier served as the first President of the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland.
Source: Biographical summary
15.In which year did Yann Richter-Du Pasquier conclude his term as President of the FDP?
- A.1980
- B.1984correct
- C.1978
- D.1988
Yann Richter-Du Pasquier served as FDP president from 1978 until 1984, concluding his term in 1984.
Source: Biographical summary
16.Which newspaper published an article about the death of Yann Richter?
- A.Le Temps
- B.Blick
- C.NZZcorrect
- D.Tribune de Genève
The biographical text lists an NZZ article titled 'Former FDP President Yann Richter dies'.
Source: External links section
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