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Tilo Frey was born on 2 May, 1923 in Maroua, Cameroon, is a politician. Discover Tilo Frey's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of networth at the age of 85 years old?
| Popular As |
Tilo Frey |
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| Age |
85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
2 May, 1923 |
| Birthday |
2 May |
| Birthplace |
Maroua, Cameroon |
| Date of death |
(2008-06-27) |
| Died Place |
Neuchâtel, Switzerland |
| Nationality |
Cameroon |
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Tilo Frey Height, Weight & Measurements
At 85 years old, Tilo Frey height not available right now. We will update Tilo Frey's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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Tilo Frey Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Tilo Frey worth at the age of 85 years old? Tilo Frey’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from Cameroon. We have estimated
Tilo Frey's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
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| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
politician |
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In June 2019, Neuchâtel changed the name of Espace Louis-Agassiz, near the Faculty of Letters of the University of Neuchâtel area, to Espace Tilo Frey. Louis Agassiz, who was a professor at the university in natural history and glaciology. Now recognized as having racist views, Agassiz published work on polygenism that claimed a ranking of the races in which blacks were inferior to whites and defended racial segregation.
Frey died on 27 June 2008 in her hometown of Neuchâtel at the age of 85.
She became active in politics in 1959 once the Canton of Neuchâtel gave women the right to vote and run for public office. She joined the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland (FDP) and was elected into the municipal council of Neuchâtel in 1964. When she was elected to the Grand Council of Neuchâtel 1969, she became the first person of color to serve in that body. In 1971, Swiss voters approved a referendum giving women the right to vote and to stand for office. Frey entered the race for the National Council in the 1971 Swiss federal election and won a seat as a member of the FDP, joining nine other women who entered the Council. Media coverage at the time was heavily focused on her race during the campaign. In 1974 she resigned from municipal council in Neuchâtel. She was not re-elected to the National Council in the 1975 election. Among her key issues were equal pay for woman and legalized abortion.
From 1943 to 1971 she taught business classes at the Ecole de commerce of Neuchâtel. After her political career came to an end, she returned to teaching and from 1976 to 1984, she was director of the Ecole professionnelle de jeunes filles.
Frey was born in Maroua, Cameroon, as the daughter of a Swiss father, Paul Frey of Brugg, and a Fula mother, Fatimatou Bibabadama. She was adopted by Katscha Frey. As a mixed-race child in Switzerland, Frey faced considerable racism. Even her father advised her to "act as white as a lily". She attended school in Canton Neuchatel and vocational school in Neuchatel from 1938 – 1941.
Tilo Frey (2 May 1923 – 27 June 2008) ) was a Swiss politician. She was one of the first twelve women elected to the National Council in 1971 and was the first person of African descent elected to the National Council. Prior to her service at the federal level, she was a member of the municipal council of Neuchâtel and the Grand Council of Neuchâtel.
