Enrico Celio | |
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President of Switzerland | |
In office 1 January 1943 – 31 December 1943 | |
Preceded by | Philipp Etter |
Succeeded by | Walther Stampfli |
In office 1 January 1948 – 31 December 1948 | |
Preceded by | Philipp Etter |
Succeeded by | Ernst Nobs |
Personal details | |
Born | Ambrì, Switzerland | 19 June 1889
Died | 23 February 1980 Lugano, Switzerland | (aged 90)
Enrico Celio (19 June 1889 – 23 February 1980) was a Swiss lawyer, politician and journalist, a member of the Conservative Party, State Councilor and Federal Councilor. He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on 22 February 1940 and handed over office on 15 October 1950. He was affiliated to the Christian Democratic People's Party of Switzerland.
During his office time he held the Department of Posts and Railways and was President of the Confederation twice in 1943 and 1948.