Eduard Müller (Swiss politician) facts for kids
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Eduard Müller
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Photograph from 1913
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| Member of the Swiss Federal Council | |
| In office 1895–1919 |
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| Preceded by | Karl Schenk |
| Succeeded by | Karl Scheurer |
| 6th Mayor of Bern, Switzerland | |
| In office 1888–1895 |
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| Preceded by | Otto von Büren |
| Succeeded by | Franz Lindt |
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| Born | 12 November 1848 Dresden, Germany |
| Died | 9 November 1919 (aged 70) Bern, Switzerland |
| Political party | Free Democratic Party |
| Profession | Politician, Councilor, |
Eduard Müller (born November 12, 1848 – died November 9, 1919) was an important Swiss politician. He served as the Mayor of Bern from 1888 to 1895. He was also the President of the Swiss National Council in 1890 and 1891. Later, he became a member of the Swiss Federal Council, which is like the country's main government, from 1895 to 1919. He belonged to the Free Democratic Party.
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Who Was Eduard Müller?
Eduard Müller was born in Dresden, Germany, in 1848. He grew up to become a very active person in Swiss politics. His career showed his dedication to public service. He held several key roles that helped shape Switzerland during his time.
His Early Political Career
Before joining the national government, Eduard Müller was the Mayor of Bern. This is the capital city of Switzerland. He served as mayor for seven years, from 1888 to 1895. This role gave him important experience in leading a city. He also served as the President of the Swiss National Council. This council is one of the two parts of the Swiss parliament, where laws are discussed and made.
Serving Switzerland: The Federal Council
Eduard Müller was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on August 16, 1895. The Federal Council is the seven-member executive body of Switzerland. Think of it as the country's main leadership team. Each member leads a different part of the government.
Departments He Led
During his time on the Federal Council, Eduard Müller was in charge of several important government departments:
- Department of Justice and Police (1895–1897, 1912, 1914–1919): This department handles laws, courts, and keeping people safe.
- Military Department (1897–1898, 1900–1906, 1908–1911): This department is responsible for the country's defense and armed forces.
- Political Department (1899, 1907, 1913): This department deals with Switzerland's relationships with other countries.
Becoming President of Switzerland
A special role within the Federal Council is the President of the Confederation. This person acts as the head of state for one year. Eduard Müller held this important position three times: in 1899, 1907, and 1913. This meant he was the leading figure of Switzerland during those years.
Eduard Müller passed away while still in office on November 9, 1919. He was 70 years old. His long career showed his commitment to serving the people of Switzerland.
