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Ernst Wetter
1963Aug, 10

Ernst Wetter

Ernst Wetter, Swiss lawyer and jurist (b. 1877)
Ernst Wetter (27 August 1877 – 10 August 1963) was a Swiss politician.

He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on 15 December 1938 and handed over office on 31 December 1943. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.

During his time in office he held the Department of Finance and was President of the Confederation in 1941.

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