Eduard von Steiger

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Eduard von Steiger (July 2, 1881, Langnau im Emmental - February 10, 1962) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1940–1951).

Eduard von Steiger

He was elected to the Federal Council on December 10, 1940 and handed over office on December 31, 1951. He was affiliated to the Party of Farmers, Traders and Independents (BGB/PAI), now the Swiss People's Party.

During his time in office he held the Department of Justice and Police and was President of the Confederation twice in 1945 and 1951.

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Preceded by
Rudolf Minger
Member of the Swiss Federal Council
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Succeeded by
Markus Feldmann
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