Josef Zemp
Josef Zemp (2 September 1834 - 8 December 1908) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1891-1908).
He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on 17 December 1891 and handed over office on 17 June 1908. He was affiliated to the Christian Democratic People's Party of Switzerland.
During his time in office he held the following departments:
- Department of Posts and Railways (1892 - 1901)
- Political Department as President of the Confederation (1902)
- Department of Posts and Railways (1903 - 1908)
He was President of the Confederation twice in 1895 and 1902.
External links
- Profile of Josef Zemp with election results on the website of the Swiss Federal Council.
Preceded by Henri Morel |
President of the National Council 1887 |
Succeeded by Erwin Kurz |
Preceded by Emil Welti |
Member of the Swiss Federal Council 1891–1908 |
Succeeded by Josef Anton Schobinger |
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