Karl Kobelt (1 August 1891, inSt. Gallen – 5 January 1968)[1] was a Swiss politician and member of theSwiss Federal Council.
He was elected to the Federal Council on 10 December 1940 and handed over office on 31 December 1954. He was affiliated to theFree Democratic Party.
During his time in office he held theMilitary Department. On 2 December 1944 Kobelt contacted Brigadier GeneralB. R. Legge related to internees, among others in theWauwilermoos internment camp near Luzern.[2][3][4] Kobelt wasPresident of the Confederation twice in 1946 and 1952.[5]
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