Casimir Pfyffer von Altishofen (10 October 1794, in Rome – 11 November 1875) was a Swiss politician and jurist. He was mayor of Lucerne (1832–1835), President of the Swiss National Council (1854/1855) and five times President of the Federal Supreme Court. Kasimir-Pfyffer-Strasse in Lucerne is named for him. Works Der Kanton Luzern historisch-geographisch-statistisch geschildert ; ein Hand- und Hausbuch für Jedermann. 2 volumes, St. Gallen: Huber 1858/59. External links 1794 births 1875 deaths Swiss Roman Catholics Members of the National Council (Switzerland) Presidents of the National Council (Switzerland) Mayors of places in Switzerland