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Thomas Holenstein

Thomas Holenstein (February 7, 1896 - October 31, 1962) was a Swiss politician.

He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 16, 1954 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 Economic Affairs[?].

He was president of Switzerland in 1958.


Predecessor: Josef Escher
Successor: Ludwig von Moos



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