He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on March 28, 1934 and handed over office on December 31, 1959. He was affiliated to the Christian Democratic People's Party[?]. During his office time he held the Department of Home Affairs[?].
He was president of Switzerland four times in 1939, 1942, 1947 and 1953.
Predecessor: Jean-Marie Musy
Successor: Jean Bourgknecht
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