Heinrich Häberlin

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Heinrich Häberlin (September 6, 1868 - February 26, 1947) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1920-1934).

He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on February 12, 1920 and handed over office on April 30, 1934. 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 twice in 1926 and 1931.

His father Friedrich Heinrich Häberlin (1834-1897) was President of the National Council in 1889/1890.

Preceded by
Henri Calame
President of the National Council
1918/1919
Succeeded by
Eduard Blumer
Preceded by
Felix Calonder
Member of the Swiss Federal Council
1920–1934
Succeeded by
Johannes Baumann