[1] While serving in the French army, Frisching was seriously wounded in battle at Gravelines during the Franco-Spanish War, narrowly avoiding being buried by a mine explosion.

[3] This was followed by an extended educational tour through England, Scotland, the Netherlands and Germany, after which he returned to Bern: in compliance with the family's wishes he now embarked on a career of service to his city.

[citation needed] In parallel with his service in civic administration, Frisching also continued with his military career where opportunities arose.

[3] Between 1705 and 1706, Frisching greatly extended his family home in the city's Junkerngasse, using plans supplied by the engineer-architect Joseph Abeille.

A statue of Samuel Frisching is the fourth of the eight adorning the front upper level exterior of the Cantonal Bank main building in Bern [de].