Ringier family

Ringier family
Régnier, Rinnier
Ringier family; Régnier, Rinnier
Current region	Switzerland, United Kingdom and Spain
Place of origin	Nîmes, France
Founded	1527, Zofingen; 497 years ago;
Founder	Jean Ringier
Connected families	Dimmler family; Bertschy family

The Ringier family (/rɪn.dʒɪər/ RIN-jeer) is a prominent Swiss political and business family recognized for its substantial contributions to the media and publishing sectors.^[1] The family's lineage in the media industry dates back to the establishment of Ringier in 1833 by Johann Rudolf Ringier.^[2]

This enterprise has since evolved into one of Switzerland's leading media conglomerates, engaging in a diverse array of publications, including newspapers, magazines, and digital media platforms. The family is considered one of the wealthiest families in Switzerland, with an estimated net worth ranging from 1,5 to 2 billion Swiss francs estimated by Bilanz.^[3]^[4]^[5]

History

The history of the Ringier family begins in 1527 with the establishment of a lineage through a cooper from Nîmes who gained citizenship in Zofingen, Switzerland. The family quickly became influential, particularly in the fields of book printing and publishing, with significant contributions to local governance and politics from the 18th century onward.

A strong religious foundation characterized the family, with numerous members serving as Reformed clergy, particularly within the Bernese territory. Engagement in proto-industrial activities, notably in textile manufacturing, marked a shift toward commerce in the 18th century, alongside contributions to architectural endeavors such as the design of the late Baroque town hall in Zofingen.

Throughout the 19th century, family members played active roles in regional and national politics, contributing to civic design and governance. In 1833, the establishment of a printing company marked the beginning of a successful business venture, which evolved into the largest printing and publishing house in Switzerland by the late 19th century.In the following decades, the company expanded into an international multimedia corporation, adapting to changes in the industry and continuing the family legacy of influence in both business and civic life.

Members

Descendants of Johann Rudolf Ringier (1803-1874)

Franz Emil Ringier (1837-1898)
- Paul August Ringier (1876-1960) (m. 1905) Emma "Emmy" Steiner (1899-1978)
  - Hans Ringier (1906-2003) (m. 1940) Eva Landolt (1914-1996)
    - Christoph Ringier (born 1941)
    - Evelyn Ringier (born 1942), married firstly Bargezi, secondly Lingg
      - Roman Bargezi
      - Robin Lingg (born 1977)
    - Annette Ringier (1944-2020), never married
    - Michael Ringier (born 1949) (m.) Ellen Renée Lüthy (born 1951)
  - Margrit Ida Ringier (1906-1987) (m.) Carl Egon Dimmler, colloquially C.E. Dimmler (1905-1965)
    - Sonja Rosmarie Dimmler (1934-2020) (m.) Giuseppe Serafini
      - Fabrizio Serafini
        Francesca Serafini
        
        Elisabetta Serafini
      - Nadja Serafini
        Imran
        
        Noor
        
        Danish
    - Carl Dimmler
    - Ralph Dimmler (1938-2020) (m.) Janine Ermel
      - Monica Dimmler (m.) Markus Bühlmann
        Mischa Bühlmann
        
        Noel Bühlmann
      - Stefan Dimmler (m.) Claudia
        Cristina Dimmler
        
        Kaya Dimmler
        
        Lou Dimmler
        
        May Dimmler
      - Elisabeth Dimmler (m.) Schintzig
  - Rita Ringier (m.) Herbert Bertschy (1901-1979)
    - Ronald Bertschy
    - Alexander Robert Bertschy (1941-2022) (m.) Jean Elizabeth Sutcliffe
      - Karin Bertschy (m.) Andreas "Andy" Hopp
        Alexandra Hopp (born 2001)
        
        Timothy Andrew Hopp (born 2003)
      - Paul Bertschy (o-o) Juliana Zweifel
        Melek Bertschy
        
        Namik Bertschy
        
        Anouk Bertschy
      - James Franklin Bertschy, nicked James Leeds (o-o) Alexandra Petrova
        Zhanna Bertschy
        
        Dylan Bertschy
        
        Xenia Bertschy
        
        Ellie Bertschy
  - Ilse Gertrud "Pupeli" Ringier (1915-1969) (m.) Frank A. Lorang
    - Suzanne Ilse Lorang (m.) Gimenez
      - Nuria Giménez Lorang (born 1976)

References

^ Historical Dictionary of Switzerland (HLS/DSS) Ringier (Familie) – in German https://hls-dhs-dss.ch/de/articles/020450/2012-01-04/
^ "History". Ringier. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
^ "Ringier: Wenig Blück – Inside Paradeplatz" (in German). 2020-12-14. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
^ "Das sind die Reichsten am Zürichsee". Zürichsee-Zeitung (in German). 2021-11-26. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
^ "Die 300 Reichsten: Blochers sind unter den grössten Verlierern". persoenlich.com (in Swiss High German). Retrieved 2024-09-20.

[1] Historical Dictionary of Switzerland (HLS/DSS) Ringier (Familie) – in German https://hls-dhs-dss.ch/de/articles/020450/2012-01-04/

[2] "History". Ringier. Retrieved 2024-09-20.

[3] "Ringier: Wenig Blück – Inside Paradeplatz" (in German). 2020-12-14. Retrieved 2024-09-20.

[4] "Das sind die Reichsten am Zürichsee". Zürichsee-Zeitung (in German). 2021-11-26. Retrieved 2024-09-20.

[5] "Die 300 Reichsten: Blochers sind unter den grössten Verlierern". persoenlich.com (in Swiss High German). Retrieved 2024-09-20.

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