Walter Hauser
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Walter Hauser (1 May 1837, Wädenswil – 22 October 1902) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1888-1902).
He was elected to the Federal Council on 13 December 1888 and died in office on 22 October 1902. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland.
During his office time he held the following departments:
- Military Department (1889 - 1890)
- Department of Finance (1891 - 1899)[1]
- Political Department (1900)
- Department of Finance (1901 - 1902)
He was President of the Confederation twice in 1892 and 1900.
Walther-Hauser-Strasse in Wädenswil is named after him.
References
Further reading
- Ryser, Emil (1931). Zur Erinnerung an unsere lieben Eltern (Bundesrat Walter Hauser, 1837-1902, Sophie Hauser, geb. Wiedemann, 1845-1931) (in German). Bern: Büchler & Co.
External links
- Profile of Walter Hauser with election results on the website of the Swiss Federal Council.
- Walter Hauser in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
Categories:
- 1837 births
- 1902 deaths
- People from Wädenswil
- Swiss Calvinist and Reformed Christians
- Free Democratic Party of Switzerland politicians
- Foreign ministers of Switzerland
- Finance ministers of Switzerland
- Members of the Swiss Federal Council
- Members of the National Council (Switzerland)
- Members of the Council of States (Switzerland)
- Presidents of the Council of States (Switzerland)
- Swiss politician stubs