Josef Munzinger

Martin Josef Munzinger (November 11, 1791 - February 6, 1855) was a Swiss politician.

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He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on November 16, 1848, as one of the first seven Councilors. While in office he held the following departments:

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• Department of Finance (1848 - 1850)
• Political Department (1851)
• Department of Finance (1852)
• Department of Posts and Construction (1853 - 1854)
• Department of Trade and Customs (1855)

and was President of the Confederation in 1851.

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Munzinger died in office on February 6, 1855.

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1791: 1791 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar)....

February 6: February 6 is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 328 days remaining, 329 in leap years....

1855: 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar)....

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