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Numa Droz

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Numa Droz (January 27, 1844 - December 15, 1899) was a Swiss politician.

He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 18, 1875 and handed over office on December 31, 1892. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland.

During his office time he held the following departments:

Preceded by
Paul Cérésole
Member of the Swiss Federal Council
1875-1892
Succeeded by
Adrien Lachenal