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Joachim Heer

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Joachim Heer (September 25, 1825 - March 1, 1879) was a Swiss politician.

He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on December 10, 1875 and handed over office on December 31, 1878. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland. During his office time he held the following departments:

He was President of the Confederation in 1877.

Preceded by
Melchior Josef Martin Knüsel
Member of the Swiss Federal Council
1875-1878
Succeeded by
Simeon Bavier