He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on July 17, 1912 and handed over office on April 15, 1935. 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 1917, 1921, 1928 and 1933.
Predecessor: Adolf Deucher
Successor: Hermann Obrecht
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