Hermann Obrecht (26 March 1882 in

Grenchen Grenchen () is a Municipalities of Switzerland, municipality in the district of Lebern (district), Lebern in the Cantons of Switzerland, canton of Solothurn (canton), Solothurn in Switzerland. It is located at the foot of the Jura mountains betwee ...

– 21 August 1940) was a Swiss politician and

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(1935–1940). He was elected to the

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on 4 April 1935 and handed over office on 31 July 1940. He was affiliated to the Radical Democratic Party. During his time in office he headed up the

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* * 1882 births 1940 deaths People from Grenchen Swiss Calvinist and Reformed Christians Free Democratic Party of Switzerland politicians Members of the Federal Council (Switzerland) Members of the National Council (Switzerland) World War II political leaders Agriculture ministers of Switzerland {{Switzerland-politician-stub