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Ludwig Forrer

Ludwig Forrer (February 9, 1845 - September 28, 1921) was a Swiss politician.

He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on December 11, 1902 and handed over office on December 31, 1917. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.

During his office time he held the following departments:

• Department of Trade, Industry and Agriculture (1903)
• Department of Home Affairs (1904 - 1905)
• Political Department (1906)
• Military Department (1907)
• Department of Justice and Police (1908)
• Department of Posts and Railways (1908 - 1911)
• Political Department (1912)
• Department of Posts and Railways (1913 - 1917)

He was President of the Confederation twice in 1906 and 1912.

Preceded by Walter Hauser

Member of the Swiss Federal Council 1902-1917

Succeeded by Robert Haab

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