Camille Decoppet

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Camille Decoppet (June 4, 1862 – January 14, 1925) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1912-1919).

He was elected to the Federal Council on July 17, 1912 and handed over office on December 31, 1919. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.

During his office time he held the following departments:

• Department of Home Affairs (1912)
• Department of Justice and Police (1913)
• Military Department (1914 - 1919)

He was President of the Confederation in 1916.

Preceded by Johann Hirter	President of the National Council 1906/1907	Succeeded by Paul Speiser
Preceded by Marc-Emile Ruchet	Member of the Swiss Federal Council 1912–1919	Succeeded by Ernest Chuard