Roger Bonvin

Bonvin, Roger

Party: Christian Democratic People’s Party (CVP)
Born on: 12.09.1907
Place of origin: Icogne-Lens, Chermignon + Nendaz
Canton: Valais (VS)
Election: 27.09.1962
Resignation: 31.12.1973
Deceased: 05.06.1982

Successor to Federal Councillor: Jean Bourgknecht
Predecessor to Federal Councillor: Hans Hürlimann



Details of elections to the Federal Council

Elected on 5. ballot with 142 votes

  • Ballots distributed: 234
  • Ballots received: 233
  • Blank ballots: 4
  • Spoiled ballots: 2
  • Valid ballots: 227
  • Absolute majority: 114

Further votes received: Paul Torche FR (85)

Heads of Department
Year Department Substitute
1968 - 1973 Department of Transport, Communications and Energy
1962 - 1968 Department of Finance and Customs

Last modification 29.06.2017

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