Walter Hauser (1 May 1837, in

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– 22 October 1902) was a

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politician and member of the

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(1888–1902). He was elected to the Federal Council on 13 December 1888 and died in office on 22 October 1902. He was affiliated to the

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. During his office time he held the following departments: *

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(1889–1890) *

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(1891–1899) * Political Department (1900) *

(1901–1902) He was President of the Confederation twice in 1892 and 1900. ''Walther-Hauser-Strasse'' in

is named after him.

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* * 1837 births 1902 deaths People from Wädenswil Swiss Calvinist and Reformed Christians Free Democratic Party of Switzerland politicians Foreign ministers of Switzerland Finance ministers of Switzerland Members of the Federal Council (Switzerland) Members of the National Council (Switzerland) Members of the Council of States (Switzerland) Presidents of the Council of States (Switzerland) {{Authority control

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