Blunschy was born 27 October 1987 in
Schwyz, Switzerland, to Felix Blunschy (1958-2014), who was formerly employed by
Victorinox, and Monika Blunschy (
née Imboden). He has two sisters. He was raised in a
political family in
Ibach and
Schwyz. His paternal grandparents, both attorneys, where both active politicians with his grandmother,
Elisabeth Blunschy (
née Steiner) serving on the
National Council (Switzerland) from 1971 to 1987 for the
Christian Democratic People's Party (predecessor of
The Centre). In 1977, she presided the National Council as the first female in history. His grandfather, Alfred Blunschy (1921-1972), was a member of the
Cantonal Council of Schwyz, from 1952 to 1972. His great-grandfather,
Hans Steiner (1884-1964), also an attorney, served on the National Council from 1919 to 1924. Blunschy completed a
Bachelor of Science and a
Master of Science in
Information Technology at
ETH Zurich. == Career ==