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Samuel Schmid

Member of the Swiss Federal Council

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Samuel Schmid is a Swiss politician who served as a Member of the Swiss Federal Council from 2000 to 2008. He was the head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports.

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Born
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Place of birth
Rüti bei Büren wd
Citizenship
Switzerland wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Conservative Democratic Party of Switzerland wd
Education
Kantonsschule Solothurn, University of Bern wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2005 – 31 December 2005)
  • Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1 January 2001 – 31 December 2008)
  • Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (2001–2008)
  • Member of the Swiss Council of States (6 December 1999 – 6 December 2000)
  • Member of the Swiss National Council (19 September 1994 – 5 December 1999)
  • Member of the Grand Council of Bern

Questions

When was Samuel Schmid born?
Samuel Schmid was born on 8 January 1947 in Rüti bei Büren.
What positions has Samuel Schmid held?
Positions held by Samuel Schmid include: President of the Swiss Confederation (2005–2005); Member of the Swiss Federal Council (2001–2008); Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (2001–2008); Member of the Swiss Council of States (1999–2000); Member of the Swiss National Council (1994–1999).
Where did Samuel Schmid study?
Samuel Schmid was educated at Kantonsschule Solothurn, University of Bern.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Samuel Schmid · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q115841 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Samuel-Schmid-Sitzbank Attiswil.jpg by Gestumblindi (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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