Ludwig von Moos

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Ludwig von Moos (31 January 1910 – 26 November 1990) was a Swiss politician. He is a member of the Swiss Federal Council from 1959 to 1971. He was born in Sachseln, Switzerland.

Von Moos was a member of the cantonal government of Obwalden from 1946 to 1959. He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on 17 December 1959 and handed over office on 31 December 1971. He was a member of the Christian Democratic People's Party (CVP/PDC).

During his office time he held the Department of Justice and Police.

He was President of the Confederation in 1964 and again in 1969.

Von Moos died on 26 November 1990 in Bern at the age of 80.

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Preceded by
Thomas Holenstein
Member of the Swiss Federal Council
1959–1971
Succeeded by
Kurt Furgler