Rudolf Minger
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Rudolf Minger (November 13, 1881 - August 23, 1955) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1929-1940). He also was a farmer all his life.
He was elected to the Federal Council on December 12, 1929 and handed over office on December 31, 1940. He was the first councillor from the Party of Farmers, Traders and Independents (BGB/PAI), now the Swiss People's Party.
During his time in office he held the Military Department and was President of the Confederation in 1935.
[edit] External links
- Profile of Rudolf Minger with election results on the website of the Swiss Federal Council.
- Minger Ruedi (German) Home page for his 125 anniversary
- Peter Stettler: Rudolf Minger in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
| Preceded by Paul Maillefer |
President of the National Council 1927/1928 |
Succeeded by Heinrich Walther |
| Preceded by Karl Scheurer |
Member of the Swiss Federal Council 1930–1940 |
Succeeded by Eduard von Steiger |
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