He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 10, 1875 and handed over office on December 31, 1878. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he held the following departments:
He was president of Switzerland in 1877.
Predecessor: Melchior Josef Martin Knüsel
Successor: Simeon Bavier
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