He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 16, 1954 and handed over office on December 31, 1966. 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 twice in 1959 and 1962.
Predecessor: Rodolphe Rubattel
Successor: Nello Celio
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