About Rudolf Minger
Lived 1881 – 1955 (aged 73). Rudolf Minger was a Swiss politician.
Rudolf Minger (13 November 1881 – 23 August 1955) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1929–1940). He also was a farmer all his life.
He was elected to the Federal Council on 12 December 1929 and handed over office on 31 December 1940. He was the first councillor from the Party of Farmers, Traders and Independents (BGB/PAI), now the Swiss People's Party.
During his time in office, he held the Military Department and was President of the Confederation in 1935.
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Who was Rudolf Minger?
member of the Swiss Federal Council (1881-1955)
When was Rudolf Minger born?
Rudolf Minger was born on 13 November 1881 in Mülchi.
When did Rudolf Minger die?
Rudolf Minger died on 23 August 1955 in Schüpfen.
What was Rudolf Minger's occupation?
Rudolf Minger was a politician.
What nationality was Rudolf Minger?
Rudolf Minger was Swiss.
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