He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 17, 1891 and handed over office on June 17, 1908. He was affiliated to the Christian Democratic People's Party[?]. During his office time he held the following departments:
He was president of Switzerland twice in 1895 and 1902.
Predecessor: Emil Welti
Successor: Josef Anton Schobinger
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