Hans-Peter Tschudi | |
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| Member of the Swiss Federal Council | |
| In office 1 January 1960 – 31 December 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Giuseppe Lepori |
| Succeeded by | Willi Ritschard |
| President of Switzerland | |
| In office 1 January 1970 – 31 December 1970 | |
| Vice President | Rudolf Gnägi |
| Preceded by | Ludwig von Moos |
| Succeeded by | Rudolf Gnägi |
| In office 1 January 1965 – 31 December 1965 | |
| Vice President | Hans Schaffner |
| Preceded by | Ludwig von Moos |
| Succeeded by | Hans Schaffner |
| Home Affairs Minister | |
| In office 1 January 1960 – 31 December 1973 | |
| Preceded by | Philipp Etter |
| Succeeded by | Hans Hürlimann |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1913-10-22)22 October 1913 |
| Died | 30 September 2002(2002-09-30) (aged 88) |
| Party | SP |
| Spouse | Irma Tschudi |
| Alma mater | University of Basel |
Hans-Peter Tschudi (22 October 1913 – 30 September 2002) was a Swiss politician andmember of the Swiss Federal Council (1959–1973) heading theDepartment of Home Affairs (Swissinterior minister).[1]
Tschudi was a member of the Cantonal Government of Basel-City from 1953 to 1959.[1] He was affiliated to theSocial Democratic Party. From 1956, he represented the canton of Basel-City in theSwiss Council of States, until he was elected to theFederal Council of Switzerland on 17 December 1959.[1]
During his time in office he held theDepartment of Home Affairs and wasPresident of the Confederation twice in 1965 and 1970.[1] Tschudi handed over office on 31 December 1973. In his position as the head of theDepartment of Home Affairs, he promoted the expansion of social security during the economic boom years.[2]
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