Felix Calonder
Felix Louis Calonder (December 7, 1863 – June 14, 1952) was a Swiss politician, member of the Swiss Federal Council from 1913 to 1920, and President of the Confederation in 1918. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his tenure of office, he held the Department of Home Affairs from 1913 to 1917, and the Political Department from 1918 to 1919. As of 2009, Felix Calonder has been the Federal Council's only native Romansh speaker.
Read more about Felix Calonder: Early Life (1863 - 1891), Legislative Offices (1891 - 1913), Federal Council (1913 - 1920), Later Years (1920 - 1952)
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“With us justice is the true measure of religion.”
—Marcus Minucius Felix (2nd or 3rd cen. A.D.)
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