Melchior Josef Martin Knüsel

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Melchior Josef Martin Knüsel
Melchior Josef Martin Knüsel

Melchior Josef Martin Knüsel (November 16, 1813 - January 15, 1889) was a Swiss politician, originally from Lucerne.

He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on July 14, 1855, representing the Canton of Lucerne, and handed over office on December 31, 1875. He was affiliated with the Radicals. While in office he held the following departments:

He was President of the Confederation twice, in 1861 and 1866.

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Preceded by
Josef Munzinger
Member of the Swiss Federal Council
1855–1875
Succeeded by
Joachim Heer