Gottlieb Riem
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Gottlieb Riem | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 1867 | |
| Member of the National Council (Switzerland) | |
| In office 1 July 1867 – 3 November 1888 (his death) | |
| Constituency | Canton of Bern |
| Member of the Grand Council of Bern | |
| In office 1862–1866 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 July 1825 |
| Died | 3 November 1888 (aged 63) |
| Spouse |
Magdalena Leuenberger
(m. 1849) |
| Relations | Katja Riem (4x great-granddaughter) |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Businessman, wine merchant, farmer, politician |
Gottlieb Riem (29 July 1825 – 3 November 1888) was a Swiss merchant and politician who most notably served on the National Council (Switzerland) from 1867 to 1888 (his death) for the Free Radical Liberals.[1] He previously served on the Grand Council of Bern (1862–66) and as municipal president of Kiesen. Riem is the 4x great-grandfather of Katja Riem, incumbent member of the National Council since 2023.[2]
In 1868, Riem partnered with Johann Gottfried Daepp (1847–1890), his nephew, and formed one of the first Bernese wine merchant firms (presently known as Riem, Daepp & Co.). He purchased wineries and fully transitioned to the wine business. His company is currently led by the 5th, respectively 6th generation.[3][4]
