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Rudolf GnagiSwiss politician, president
Date of Birth: 03.08.1917
Country:  Switzerland |
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- Rudolf Gnägi: Swiss Politician and President
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Following his graduation, Gnägi practiced law until 1945. In that year, he joined the Party of Farmers, Traders, and Independents (later renamed the Swiss People's Party).
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In December 1965, Gnägi was elected to the Swiss Federal Council (government). He served in the following ministerial positions:
January 1, 1966 - June 30, 1968:Head of the Department of Transportation, Communication, and Energy
July 1, 1968 - December 31, 1979:Head of the Military Department
Rudolf Gnägi: Swiss Politician and President
Rudolf Gnägi was born in the Swiss canton of Bern. He pursued his legal studies at the University of Bern and earned his law license in 1943.
Following his graduation, Gnägi practiced law until 1945. In that year, he joined the Party of Farmers, Traders, and Independents (later renamed the Swiss People's Party).
In 1952, Gnägi was elected to the Bernese cantonal government, where he served as Minister of Economy from 1954 to 1955. Concurrently, he was a member of the Swiss National Council (lower house of parliament) from 1953 to 1965.
In December 1965, Gnägi was elected to the Swiss Federal Council (government). He served in the following ministerial positions:
January 1, 1966 - June 30, 1968:Head of the Department of Transportation, Communication, and Energy
July 1, 1968 - December 31, 1979:Head of the Military Department
Gnägi held the following presidential positions:
June 1, 1954 - May 31, 1955:President of the Bernese Cantonal Council
1970, 1975:Vice-President of Switzerland
1971, 1976:President of Switzerland
