He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 10, 1940 and handed over office on December 31, 1951. He was affiliated to the Swiss People's Party[?]. During his office time he held the Department of Justice and Police[?].
He was president of Switzerland twice in 1945 and 1951.
Predecessor: Rudolf Minger
Successor: Markus Feldmann
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