Emil Welti
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Friedrich Emil Welti known as Emil Welti (23 April 1825 – 24 February 1899) was a Swiss politician, lawyer and judge. From 1856 to 1866, he was a member of the government of the canton of Aargau and, beginning in 1857, the Council of States. In 1867, Welti was elected to the Bundesrat as a representative of the liberal-radical faction (today's FDP).
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Emil Welti | |
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Member of Federal Council (Switzerland) | |
In office 8 December 1866 – 31 December 1891 | |
Constituency | Canton of Aargau |
Member of Council of States (Switzerland) | |
In office 9 June 1857 – 2 December 1866 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Friedrich Emil Welti (1825-04-23)23 April 1825 Zurzach, Switzerland |
Died | 24 February 1899(1899-02-24) (aged 73) Kehrsatz, Switzerland |
Political party | Free Radical Liberals |
Spouse |
Carolina Gross (m. 1853) |
Relations | Lydia Welti-Escher (daughter-in-law) |
Children | 2, including Friedrich Emil |
Occupation | Attorney, politician |
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Welti was elected Federal President six times, a total exceeded only by Karl Schenk. He is remembered for unifying the army, overhauling the Federal Constitution of 1874, and opening political doors for the Gotthard Railway.