Hermann Obrecht

Hermann Obrecht ( March 26, 1882 in Grenchen, † August 21 1940 in Bern, home justified and long residing in Grenchen ) is a Swiss politician (FDP). As he was Federal Minister of Economics.

Career

Training as a notary. From 1913 to 1917 was President Obrecht government of the canton Solothurn. Then spent in the watch industry and as a Director of the Arms Factory Solothurn ( until 1935 ). He was elected to the Federal Council on 4 April 1935. On 31 July 1940 he handed over his office 's successor after he announced his resignation on June 20 for health reasons. During his tenure, he stood in front of the Department of Economic Affairs.

He was vice-president in 1940. Died shortly after premature Office task buried in Solothurn.

Election results in the Federal Assembly

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