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Johannes Baumann

Johannes Baumann (November 27, 1874 - September 8, 1953) was a Swiss politician.

He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on March 22, 1934 and handed over office on December 31, 1940. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he held the Department of Justice and Police[?].

He was president of Switzerland in 1938.

Predecessor: Heinrich Häberlin
Successor: Karl Kobelt

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