Ludwig von Moos

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Ludwig von Moos (January 31, 1910 - November 26, 1990) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1959-1971).

Ludwig von Moos
Ludwig von Moos

Von Moos was member of the cantonal government of Obwalden from 1946 to 1959. He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 17, 1959 and handed over office on December 31, 1971. He was affiliated to the Conservative-Christian-Social People's Party (Konservativ-Christlichsoziale Volkspartei) (name from 1957-1970, today's Christian Democratic People's Party (CVP/PDC)).

During his time in office he held the Department of Justice and Police and was President of the Confederation twice in 1964 and 1969.

Von Moos was citizen of Sachseln, Obwalden.

Preceded by
Thomas Holenstein		 Member of the Swiss Federal Council
1959–1971		 Succeeded by
Kurt Furgler
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