He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 13, 1917 and handed over office on December 31, 1929. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[?]. During his office time he held the Department of Posts and Railways[?].
He was president of Switzerland twice in 1922 and 1929.
Predecessor: Ludwig Forrer
Successor: Albert Meyer
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