When was Moritz Leuenberger born?

Moritz Leuenberger was born on 21 September 1946 in Biel/Bienne.

What positions has Moritz Leuenberger held?

Positions held by Moritz Leuenberger include: Swiss Federal Council (2010–2010); President of the Swiss Confederation (2006–2006); Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (2005–2005); President of the Swiss Confederation (2001–2001); Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (2000–2000).

Where did Moritz Leuenberger study?

Moritz Leuenberger was educated at Gymnasium am Münsterplatz, University of Zurich.

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Moritz Leuenberger

Former member of the Swiss Federal Council

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Moritz Leuenberger is a Swiss politician and lawyer who served as a Member of the Swiss Federal Council from 1995 to 2010. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SP/PS), he was President of the Swiss Confederation in 2001 and 2006. Leuenberger headed the Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications for the whole of his tenure as a Federal Councillor.

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Born: 21 September 1946 wd
Place of birth: Biel/Bienne wd
Citizenship: Switzerland wd
Occupation: politician, lawyer wd
Political party: Social Democratic Party of Switzerland (since 1969) wd
Education: Gymnasium am Münsterplatz, University of Zurich wd
Spouse: Gret Loewensberg wd
Official website: moritzleuenberger.ch wd

Positions held wd

Swiss Federal Council (1 January 2010 – 1 November 2010)
President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2006 – 31 December 2006)
Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2005 – 31 December 2005)
President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2001 – 31 December 2001)
Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2000 – 1 December 2000)
Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1 October 1995 – 31 October 2010)
Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (1 October 1995 – 31 October 2010)
Zürich Executive Councilor (6 May 1991 – 31 October 1995)
Member of the Swiss National Council (26 November 1979 – 27 September 1995)

Awards wd

Presidential Medal of Merit
Cicero Orator Prize (2002)
The European Railway Award (2009)
honorary doctorate (2001)

Questions

When was Moritz Leuenberger born?: Moritz Leuenberger was born on 21 September 1946 in Biel/Bienne.
What positions has Moritz Leuenberger held?: Positions held by Moritz Leuenberger include: Swiss Federal Council (2010–2010); President of the Swiss Confederation (2006–2006); Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (2005–2005); President of the Swiss Confederation (2001–2001); Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (2000–2000).
Where did Moritz Leuenberger study?: Moritz Leuenberger was educated at Gymnasium am Münsterplatz, University of Zurich.

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