Karl Scheurer (27 September 1872, in Sumiswald – 14 November 1929) was a Swiss

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. He was elected to the

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on 11 December 1919 and died in office on 14 November 1929. He was affiliated with the

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. During his time in office he held the Military Department (department of defence) and was President of the Confederation in 1923.

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