Ludwig Forrer (9 February 1845 – 28 September 1921) was a

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politician and member of the

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(1902–1917). Forrer was born in

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. He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on 11 December 1902 and handed over office on 31 December 1917. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he held the following departments: * Department of Trade, Industry and Agriculture (1903) *

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(1904–1905) * Political Department (1906) as President of the Confederation * Military Department (1907) *

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(1908) *

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(1908–1911) * Political Department (1912) as President of the Confederation *

(1913–1917) He was

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twice in 1906 and 1912.

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* 1845 births 1921 deaths People from Frauenfeld District Swiss Calvinist and Reformed Christians Free Democratic Party of Switzerland politicians Members of the Federal Council (Switzerland) Members of the National Council (Switzerland) Presidents of the National Council (Switzerland) University of Zurich alumni Foreign ministers of Switzerland {{Switzerland-politician-stub