Escher, A.

Japanese: Escher,A.(英語表記)EscherA
Escher, A.

… Today, Zurich is not only the largest economic city in Switzerland, but also occupies a central position in the world's financial markets. One man who laid the foundations for this development was Alfred Escher (1819-1882). Not only did he rise to the top of Zurich's political and financial circles in the 19th century, but he also served as president of the Zurich Institute of Technology, while laying the foundations for the Swiss banking system and leading the construction of the railway tunnel at St. Gotthard Pass, which became the key link in rail transport between north and south Europe. …

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… 現在はスイス最大の経済都市であるばかりでなく,世界の金融市場の中心的位置を占めている。この発展の基礎を築いた人物としてはエッシャーAlfred Escher(1819‐82)がいる。彼は19世紀チューリヒの政・財界の頂点に立っただけではなく,チューリヒ工科大学学長として職務を果たす一方,スイス銀行制度の基礎を築き,ヨーロッパ南北鉄道交通のかなめとなるザンクト・ゴットハルト峠の鉄道トンネル工事を完成へ導いた。…

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