He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on November 16, 1848 and died in office on July 25, 1861. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[?]. During his office time he held the following departments:
He was president of Switzerland four times: from November 21, 1848 to December 31, 1849 and in 1852, 1855 and 1858. Additionally he was president of the diet from April 2, 1845 to December 31, 1845.
Successor: Jakob Dubs
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