Carl Franz Bally
Carl Franz Bally | |
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Bally, c. 1885 | |
| Member of the National Council (Switzerland) | |
| In office 6 December 1875 – 1 December 1878 | |
| Constituency | Canton of Solothurn |
| Member of the Cantonal Council of Solothurn | |
| In office 1861–1886 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carl Franz Bally 24 October 1821 Schönenwerd, Switzerland |
| Died | 5 August 1899 (aged 77) Basel, Switzerland |
| Political party | Liberal-Progressive Party |
| Spouse |
Cécile Rychner
(m. 1846; died 1893) |
| Children | |
| Parent | Peter Bally (father) |
| Education | Old Cantonal School Aarau |
| Occupation | Businessman, 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. 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.