Rudolf Minger (13 November 1881 – 23 August 1955) was a Swiss politician and member of the

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(1929–1940). He also was a farmer all his life. He was elected to the Federal Council on 12 December 1929 and handed over office on 31 December 1940. He was the first councillor from the Party of Farmers, Traders and Independents (BGB/PAI), now the Swiss People's Party. During his time in office, he held the

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and was

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in 1935.

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Home page for his 125 anniversary * 1881 births 1955 deaths People from Bern-Mittelland District Swiss Calvinist and Reformed Christians Party of Farmers, Traders and Independents politicians Members of the Federal Council (Switzerland) Members of the National Council (Switzerland) Presidents of the National Council (Switzerland) {{Switzerland-politician-stub