About Markus Feldmann
Lived 1897 – 1958 (aged 61). Markus Feldmann was a Swiss politician, clerical Officer, jurist and journalist.
Markus Feldmann (21 May 1897, in Thun, Canton of Bern – 3 November 1958, in Bern) was a Swiss politician, member of the Swiss Federal Council (1951–1958).
He was elected to the Federal Council on 13 December 1951 and died in office on 3 November 1958. He was affiliated to the Party of Farmers, Traders and Independents (BGB/PAI), now the Swiss People's Party.
During his office time he held the Department of Justice and Police and was President of the Confederation in 1956.
Feldmann coordinated Switzerland's response to the influx of refugees fleeing the Hungarian Revolution of 1956.
Feldmann is buried in the Schosshalden cemetery in Bern.
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Who was Markus Feldmann?
member of the Swiss Federal Council (1897-1958)
When was Markus Feldmann born?
Markus Feldmann was born on 21 May 1897 in Thun.
When did Markus Feldmann die?
Markus Feldmann died on 3 November 1958 in Bern.
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Markus Feldmann was a politician, clerical Officer, jurist and journalist.
What nationality was Markus Feldmann?
Markus Feldmann was Swiss.
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