Josef Munzinger

Martin Josef Munzinger (11 November 1791 - 6 February 1855) was a Swiss politician.

He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on 16 November 1848, as one of the first seven Councilors. While in office he held the following departments:

  • Department of Finance (1848 - 1850)
  • Political Department (1851)
  • Department of Finance (1852)
  • Department of Posts and Construction (1853 - 1854)
  • Department of Trade and Customs (1855)

and was President of the Confederation in 1851.

Munzinger died in office on 6 February 1855.