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Hans Schaffner

Hans Schaffner (born December 16, 1908) is a Swiss politician.

He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on June 15, 1961 and handed over office on December 31, 1969. He is affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he held the Department of Economic Affairs[?].

He was president of Switzerland in 1966.

Predecessor: Max Petitpierre
Successor: Ernst Brugger

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