About Ernst Brugger
Lived 1914 – 1998 (aged 84). Ernst Brugger was a Swiss politician.
right Ernst Brugger (10 March 1914, in Bellinzona – 20 June 1998) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1969–1978).
He was elected to the Federal Council on 10 December 1969 and handed over office on 31 January 1978. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.
During his office time he headed up the Federal Department of Economic Affairs and was President of the Confederation in 1974.
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Who was Ernst Brugger?
member of the Swiss Federal Council (1914-1998)
When was Ernst Brugger born?
Ernst Brugger was born on 10 March 1914 in Bellinzona.
When did Ernst Brugger die?
Ernst Brugger died on 20 June 1998 in Gossau.
What was Ernst Brugger's occupation?
Ernst Brugger was a politician.
What nationality was Ernst Brugger?
Ernst Brugger was Swiss.
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