Rudolf Minger
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Rudolf Minger was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council
(1929-1940). He also was a farmer all his life.
He was elected to the Federal Council on December 12, 1929 and handed over office on December 31, 1940. He was the first councillor from the Party of Farmers, Traders and Independents (BGB/PAI), now the Swiss People's Party
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During his time in office he held the Military Department and was President of the Confederation in 1935.
Swiss Federal Council
The Federal Council is the seven-member executive council which constitutes the federal government of Switzerland and serves as the Swiss collective head of state....
(1929-1940). He also was a farmer all his life.
Swiss People's Party
The Swiss People's Party , also known as the Democratic Union of the Centre , is a conservative political party in Switzerland. Chaired by Toni Brunner, but spearheaded by Christoph Blocher, the party is the largest party in the Federal Assembly, with 58 members of the National Council and 6 of...
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During his time in office he held the Military Department and was President of the Confederation in 1935.
External links
- Minger Ruedi Home page for his 125 anniversary