He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on April 10, 1883 and died in office on July 10, 1912. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he held the following departments:
He was president of Switzerland four times in 1886, 1897, 1903 and 1909.
Predecessor: Simeon Bavier
Successor: Edmund Schulthess
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