# Eduard von Steiger

_Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1881-1962)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-09

> Adolf Eduard von Steiger was a Swiss lawyer and politician who served as the 51st President of the Swiss Confederation twice in 1945 and 1951 for Party of Farmers, Traders and Independents. Von Steiger served as a Member of the Federal Council from 1941 to 1951 and previously on the Grand Council of Bern from 1914 to 1939.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 2 July 1881 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q546965#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Langnau im Emmental ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q546965#P19))
- **Died:** 10 February 1962 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q546965#P570))
- **Place of death:** Bern ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q546965#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Switzerland ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q546965#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; jurist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q546965#P106))
- **Political party:** Swiss People's Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q546965#P102))
- **Education:** Leipzig University; University of Geneva; University of Bern ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q546965#P69))
- **Spouse:** Beatrix von Steiger ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q546965#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1951 – 31 December 1951); President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1945 – 31 December 1945); Member of the Swiss Federal Council ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q546965#P39))

## Questions

**When was Eduard von Steiger born?**  
Eduard von Steiger was born on 2 July 1881 in Langnau im Emmental.

**What positions has Eduard von Steiger held?**  
Positions held by Eduard von Steiger include: President of the Swiss Confederation (1951–1951); President of the Swiss Confederation (1945–1945); Member of the Swiss Federal Council.

**Where did Eduard von Steiger study?**  
Eduard von Steiger was educated at Leipzig University, University of Geneva, University of Bern.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Eduard von Steiger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eduard_von_Steiger) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q546965](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q546965) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Eduard von Steiger - Biografie auf deutsch dans l'annuaire des Autorités fédérales - 1943.jpg by René Hourdry (document original et scan perso) (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eduard_von_Steiger_-_Biografie_auf_deutsch_dans_l%27annuaire_des_Autorit%C3%A9s_f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rales_-_1943.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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