He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 13, 1951 and died in office on November 3, 1958. He was affiliated to the Swiss People's Party[?]. During his office time he held the Department of Justice and Police[?].
He was president of Switzerland in 1956.
Predecessor: Eduard von Steiger
Successor: Friedrich Traugott Wahlen
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