Walter Hauser facts for kids
Walter Hauser was an important politician from Switzerland. He was born on May 1, 1837, and passed away on October 22, 1902. He was a member of the Swiss Federal Council, which is like the main governing body of Switzerland. He served on this council from 1888 until he died in 1902.
He was chosen to join the Federal Council on December 13, 1888. He was part of the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland, which was a political group at the time.
Walter Hauser's Important Jobs
During his time on the Federal Council, Walter Hauser worked in several different government departments. These departments are like different sections of the government, each handling specific tasks.
Here are the departments he led:
- Military Department: He was in charge of military matters from 1889 to 1890.
- Department of Finance: He managed Switzerland's money and budget for many years, from 1891 to 1899.
- Political Department: In 1900, he briefly led the department that handled political affairs.
- Department of Finance: He returned to manage the country's finances again from 1901 until 1902.
Becoming President
Walter Hauser also had the honor of being the President of the Swiss Confederation twice. This is a very important role in Switzerland. He served as President in 1892 and again in 1900.
See also
In Spanish: Walter Hauser para niños
