He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on July 30, 1861 and handed over office on May 28, 1872. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[?]. During his office time he held the following departments:
He was president of Switzerland three times in 1864, 1868 and 1870.
Predecessor: Jonas Furrer
Successor: Johann Jakob Scherer
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