He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on February 22, 1940 and handed over office on October 15, 1950. He was affiliated to the Christian Democratic People's Party[?]. During his office time he held the Department of Posts and Railways[?].
He was president of Switzerland twice in 1943 and 1948.
Predecessor: Giuseppe Motta
Successor: Josef Escher
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