Ludwig Forrer

Politician

1845 – 1921

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Who was Ludwig Forrer?

Ludwig Forrer was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council.

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

During his office time he held the following departments:

Department of Trade, Industry and Agriculture

Department of Home Affairs

Political Department as President of the Confederation

Military Department

Department of Justice and Police

Department of Posts and Railways

Political Department as President of the Confederation

Department of Posts and Railways

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

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Born
Feb 9, 1845
Bäretswil
Also known as
  • Форрер, Людвиг
Nationality
  • Switzerland
Died
Sep 28, 1921

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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