Felix Calonder

Felix Calonder

Felix Louis Calonder (December 7, 1863 – June 14, 1952) was a Swiss politician, member of the Swiss Federal Council from 1913 to 1920, and President of the Confederation in 1918. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his tenure of office, he held the Department of Home Affairs from 1913 to 1917, and the Political Department from 1918 to 1919. As of 2009, Felix Calonder has been the Federal Council's only native Romansh speaker.

Read more about Felix Calonder:  Early Life (1863 - 1891), Legislative Offices (1891 - 1913), Federal Council (1913 - 1920), Later Years (1920 - 1952)

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    You punish crimes committed, with us the thought of crime is a sin; you fear the voice of witness, we the sole voice of conscience.
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