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The family was founded in the 14th century by the messenger Pierre du Borjat, called
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In the 19th and 20th century, de Wecks occupied senior positions in government, the military and other public positions, including six times the office of
Councillor of State (member of the cantonal government) of Fribourg. The family built and still owns several
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