| Surname | Diesbach, de | |
| First Name | François Pierre Frédéric | |
| Gender | male | |
| Place of birth | Torny | |
| Place of death | Fribourg | |
| Year of birth | 1739 | |
| Year of death | 1811 | |
| Profession | Public official | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Place(s) of activity | Fribourg | |
| Century | 18 | |
| Biographical information | Son of Jean, colonel in the Austrian military, and Anne-Marie de Montenach. In 1762, he married Marie-Madeleine d’Affry, daughter of Louis Augustin Augustin. He studied at the Collège Saint-Michel in Fribourg, then at the Theresianum in Vienna. Between 1755 and 1759, he taught the Swiss Guards in France. Law studies in Vienna. In 1783, François Pierre played a role in the amendment of the Constitution, defending the rights of the nobility. Councillor in 1794. In 1799, Diesbach was imprisoned at Chillon Castle as a partisan of Austria. In 1803, he became prefect of Fribourg and in 1807, councillor. | |
| Title | (f) Mémorial de François Pierre de Diesbach | |
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| Period covered | 1761-1772 and 1791-1798 | |
| Format / Language | Autograph, German. | |
| Physical description | Volume with 374 pages, partially empty. 20 / 16cm. |
| Content | Diesbach begins his notes with the following words: "List of things that deserve some attention, which have taken place since I have had the honour of becoming a member of the Grand Council". He then recounts his administrative career, beginning in 1761 and reports in detail on election business or the visit of the nuncio to Freiburg in 1763. In addition to providing a chronicle of political news (including transcripts), Diesbach also describes his own role in the context of events. |
| Place of deposit | BCUF/KUB |
| Classification | L 1425 |
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| Author | Basel |
