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Constant Fornerod
1899Nov, 27

Constant Fornerod

Constant Fornerod, Swiss academic and politician, 10th President of the Swiss Council of States (b. 1819)
Constant Fornerod (30 May 1819 – 27 November 1899) was a Swiss politician, originally from Avenches, and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1855-1867).

He was elected to the Federal Council on 11 July 1855 as a representative for Vaud. He handed over office on 31 October 1867. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party.

During his time in office he held the following departments:

Department of Trade and Customs (1855 - 1856)

Political Department as President of the Confederation (1857)

Department of Trade and Customs (1858)

Department of Finance (1859 - 1861)

Military Department (1862)

Political Department as President of the Confederation (1863)

Military Department (1864 - 1866)

Political Department as President of the Confederation (1867).

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