About Karl Kobelt
Lived 1891 – 1968 (aged 76). Karl Kobelt was a Swiss politician.
Karl Kobelt (1 August 1891, in St. Gallen – 5 January 1968) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council.
He was elected to the Federal Council on 10 December 1940 and handed over office on 31 December 1954. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.
During his time in office he held the Military Department. On 2 December 1944 Kobelt contacted Brigadier General B. R. Legge related to internees, among others in the Wauwilermoos internment camp near Luzern. Kobelt was President of the Confederation twice in 1946 and 1952.
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Who was Karl Kobelt?
member of the Swiss Federal Council (1891-1968)
When was Karl Kobelt born?
Karl Kobelt was born on 1 August 1891 in St. Gallen.
When did Karl Kobelt die?
Karl Kobelt died on 6 January 1968 in Bern.
What was Karl Kobelt's occupation?
Karl Kobelt was a politician.
What nationality was Karl Kobelt?
Karl Kobelt was Swiss.
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