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Enrico Celio

Enrico Celio (June 19, 1889 - February 23, 1980) was a Swiss politician.

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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