Rudolf Minger

Rudolf Minger (13 November 1881 – 23 August 1955) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1929–1940). He also was a farmer all his life.

Rudolf Minger

He was elected to the Federal Council on 12 December 1929 and handed over office on 31 December 1940. He was the first councillor from the Party of Farmers, Traders and Independents (BGB/PAI), now the Swiss People's Party.

During his time in office, he held the Military Department and was President of the Confederation in 1935.

External links

• Profile of Rudolf Minger with election results on the website of the Swiss Federal Council.
• Minger Ruedi (in German) Home page for his 125 anniversary
• Peter Stettler: "Rudolf Minger" in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.

Preceded by Paul Maillefer	President of the National Council 1927/1928	Succeeded by Heinrich Walther
Preceded by Karl Scheurer	Member of the Swiss Federal Council 1930–1940	Succeeded by Eduard von Steiger