Party: Free Democratic Party (FDP)
Born on: 27.01.1844
Place of origin: La Chaux-de-Fonds
Canton of origin: Neuchâtel (NE)
Election: 18.12.1875
Resignation: 18.12.1892
Deceased: 15.12.1899

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Successor to Federal Councillor: Paul Ceresole
Predecessor to Federal Councillor: Adrien Lachenal

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Details of elections to the Federal Council

Heads of Department

Year	Head	Substitute
1888 - 1892	Department of Foreign Affairs
1887	Political Department
1882 - 1886	Department of Trade and Agriculture
1881	Political Department
1879 - 1880	Department of Trade and Agriculture
1876 - 1878	Department of Home Affairs