Henri Druey

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Daniel-Henri Druey (April 12, 1799 - March 29, 1855) was a Swiss politician of the 19th century and a founding father of constitutional democracy in Switzerland.[1]

[edit] Early life

Druey was born in Faoug in the Canton of Vaud. After studying law at the academy in Lausanne he engaged in further study at Heidelburg, Paris and London.[2]

[edit] Political career in Switzerland

When Druey returned to Switzerland, aged 29, he was chosen to sit on the Canton of Vaud's Great Council. Two years later he became a member of the State Council.[3]

Druey was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on November 16, 1848, as one of the seven initial members. During his time in office he held the following departments:

and was President of the Confederation in 1850.

Photograph of Druey in later life in 1850
Photograph of Druey in later life in 1850

Druey died in office on March 29, 1855.

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Preceded by
n/a one of the first seven		 Member of the Swiss Federal Council
1848–1855		 Succeeded by
Constant Fornerod
Preceded by
Jonas Furrer		 President of the Swiss Confederation
1850		 Succeeded by
Josef Munzinger


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