He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 17, 1959 and handed over office on December 31, 1971. He was affiliated to the Christian Democratic People's Party[?]. During his office time he held the Department of Justice and Police[?].
He was president of Switzerland twice in 1964 and 1969.
Predecessor: Thomas Holenstein
Successor: Kurt Furgler
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