He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 8, 1866 and handed over office on December 31, 1891. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he held the following departments:
He was president of Switzerland six times in 1869, 1872, 1876, 1880, 1884 and 1891.
Predecessor: Friedrich Frey-Herosé
Successor: Joseph Zemp
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