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Karl Scheurer

Karl Scheurer (September 27, 1872 - November 14, 1929), Swiss politician.

He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 11, 1919 and died in office on November 14, 1929. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he held the Department of Defence; Military Department[?].

He was president of Switzerland in 1923.

Predecessor: Eduard Müller
Successor: Rudolf Minger

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