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Nello Celio

Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1914-1995)

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Nello Celio was a Swiss politician from the Canton of Ticino. He was a member of the Free Democratic Party. He was a member of the Federal Council from 1966 to 1973 and served as the President of the Swiss Confederation in 1972.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Quinto wd
Died
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Place of death
Bern wd
Citizenship
Switzerland wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer wd
Political party
Free Democratic Party of Switzerland wd
Education
University of Basel wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1972 – 31 December 1972)
  • Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (1967–1968)
  • Member of the Swiss Federal Council
  • Member of the Swiss National Council

Questions

When was Nello Celio born?
Nello Celio was born on 12 February 1914 in Quinto.
What positions has Nello Celio held?
Positions held by Nello Celio include: President of the Swiss Confederation (1972–1972); Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (1967–1968); Member of the Swiss Federal Council; Member of the Swiss National Council.
Where did Nello Celio study?
Nello Celio was educated at University of Basel.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Nello Celio · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q118196 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: ETH-BIB-Nello Celio-Com L20-0941-0198.tif by Comet Photo AG (Zürich) (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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"Nello Celio". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/nello-celio. Retrieved 15 November 2026.

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