He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on September 27, 1962 and handed over office on December 31, 1973. He was affiliated with the Christian Democratic People's Party[?]. During his office time he held the following departments:
He was president of Switzerland twice, in 1967 and 1973.
Predecessor: Jean Bourgknecht
Successor: Hans Hürlimann
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