Giovanni Battista Pioda

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Giovanni Battista Pioda

Giovanni Battista Pioda (October 4, 1808 - November 3, 1882) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1857-1864).

He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on July 30, 1857 and resigned on January 26, 1864. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland. During his time in office he held the Department of Home Affairs.


Preceded by:
Johann M. Hungerbühler
President of the National Council
1853/1854
Succeeded by:
Jakob Dubs
Preceded by:
Stefano Franscini
Member of the Swiss Federal Council
1857–1864
Succeeded by:
Jean-Jacques Challet-Venel