Ernest Chuard (31 July 1857, in

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– 9 November 1942) was a

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politician and

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(1919–1928). Ernest Chuard

He was elected to the

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on 11 December 1919 and handed over office on 31 December 1928. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he held the

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and he was

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in 1924.

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* * 1857 births 1942 deaths People from Broye-Vully District Swiss Calvinist and Reformed Christians Free Democratic Party of Switzerland politicians Members of the Federal Council (Switzerland) Members of the National Council (Switzerland) University of Lausanne alumni {{Switzerland-politician-stub