Ernest Chuard (31 July 1857, in Corcelles-près-Payerne – 9 November 1942) was a

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politician and

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(1919–1928). He was elected to the

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on 11 December 1919 and handed over office on 31 December 1928. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he held the Department of Home Affairs and he was President of the Confederation in 1924.

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