He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 6, 1854, and handed over office on December 31, 1863. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he held the following departments:
He was president of Switzerland three times, in 1856, 1859, and 1862.
Predecessor: Ulrich Ochsenbein
Successor: Karl Schenk
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