Schaffner, Hans
1908 - Born on the 16th of December.
1941 - He served in the Federal Civil Service as the Head of the Division in Charge of Wartime Economy.
1954 - He became Director of the Trade Division of the Economic Affairs Department.
1961 - He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council.
1966 - He became President of the Confederation.
1970 - Handed over office on the 31st of January.
2004 - He died on the 26th of November.
1941 - He served in the Federal Civil Service as the Head of the Division in Charge of Wartime Economy.
1954 - He became Director of the Trade Division of the Economic Affairs Department.
1961 - He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council.
1966 - He became President of the Confederation.
1970 - Handed over office on the 31st of January.
2004 - He died on the 26th of November.
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