Marc Peter
Marc Ernest Peter was a Swiss attorney, author, politician and diplomat. Most notably he served on the National Council from 1911 to 1919. He did also serve as judge, city president of Versoix and the Grand Council of Geneva.
Subsequently, Peter was the Minister to the List of [diplomatic missions of Switzerland|Mission of Switzerland to the United States] in Washington, D.C., succeeding Hans A. Sulzer from 1920 to 1939. Peter remained in the United States until 1946, where he lastly was the representative for the International [Committee of the Red Cross].
Early life and education
Peter was born 21 December 1873 in Pregny to David Peter, an engraver, and Louise, into a Protestant family. His father was of Bernese descent originally from Radelfingen.He completed studies law at the University of Geneva and the University of Berlin graduating with a Juris Doctor in 1897.