Numa Droz

Numa Droz (January 27, 1844 - December 15, 1899) was a Swiss politician.

He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 18, 1875 and handed over office on December 31, 1892. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland.

During his office time he held the following departments:

Department of Home Affairs (1876 - 1878)
Department of Trade and Agriculture (1879 - 1880)
Political Department as President of the Confederation (1881)
Department of Trade and Agriculture (1882 - 1886)
Political Department as President of the Confederation (1887)
Department of Foreign Affairs (1888 - 1892)

Preceded by
Paul Cérésole

Member of the Swiss Federal Council
1875-1892

Succeeded by
Adrien Lachenal

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Categories: 1844 births | 1899 deaths | Members of the Swiss Federal Council

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