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Name
  
Constant Fornerod


Role
  
Swiss Politician

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Died
  
November 27, 1899, Bettens, Switzerland

Constant Fornerod (30 May 1819 – 27 November 1899) was a Swiss politician, originally from Avenches, and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1855-1867).

He was elected to the Federal Council on 11 July 1855 as a representant for Vaud. He handed over office on 31 October 1867. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party.

During his time in office he held the following departments:

  • Department of Trade and Customs (1855 - 1856)
  • Political Department as President of the Confederation (1857)
  • Department of Trade and Customs (1858)
  • Department of Finance (1859 - 1861)
  • Military Department (1862)
  • Political Department as President of the Confederation (1863)
  • Military Department (1864 - 1866)
  • Political Department as President of the Confederation (1867).

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