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Johann Jakob Scherer

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Johann Jakob Scherer (November 10, 1825 - December 23, 1878) was a Swiss politician.

He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on July 12, 1872 and died in office on December 23, 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 1875.

Preceded by
Jakob Dubs
Member of the Swiss Federal Council
1872-1878
Succeeded by
Wilhelm Hertenstein