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Markus Feldmann

Markus Feldmann (May 21, 1897 - November 3, 1958), Swiss politician.

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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