He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 14, 1899, and resigned on July 9, 1912, only four days before his death. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party. While in office he held the following departments:
He was president of Switzerland twice, in 1905 and 1911.
Predecessor: Eugène Ruffy
Successor: Camille Decoppet
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