Ernest Chuard

Chuard, Ernest

Party: Free Democratic Party (FDP)
Born on: 31.07.1857
Place of origin: Corcelles s. Payerne
Canton: Vaud (VD)
Election: 11.12.1919
Resignation: 31.12.1928
Deceased: 09.11.1942

Successor to Federal Councillor: Camille Decoppet
Predecessor to Federal Councillor: Marcel Pilet-Golaz



Details of elections to the Federal Council

Elected on 5. ballot with 159 votes

  • Ballots distributed: 228
  • Ballots received: 225
  • Blank ballots: 9
  • Spoiled ballots: 0
  • Valid ballots: 216
  • Absolute majority: 109

Further votes received: Paul-L. Maillefer VD (57)

Heads of Department
Year Department Substitute
1920 - 1928 Department of Home Affairs

Last modification 29.06.2017

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