Johannes Baumann

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Johannes Baumann (November 27, 1874 - September 8, 1953) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1934-1940).

He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on March 22, 1934 and handed over office on December 31, 1940. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.

During his office time he held the Department of Justice and Police and was President of the Confederation in 1938.

Preceded by:
Auguste Pettavel
President of the Swiss Council of States
1920/1921
Succeeded by:
Josef Räber
Preceded by:
Heinrich Häberlin
Member of the Swiss Federal Council
1934–1940
Succeeded by:
Karl Kobelt