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Willi Ritschard

Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1918–1983)

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Willi Ritschard was a Swiss politician of the Social Democratic Party (SP). He is remembered as the first and to date only working class member of the Federal Council, the Swiss government. Prior to that, he was also a member of the cantonal government of Solothurn and a member of the National Council.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Deitingen wd
Died
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Place of death
Grenchenberg wd
Citizenship
Switzerland wd
Occupation
politician, trade unionist wd
Political party
Social Democratic Party of Switzerland wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1978 – 31 December 1978)
  • Member of the Swiss Federal Council (5 December 1973 – 16 October 1983)
  • Member of the Swiss National Council (5 December 1955 – 1 December 1963)

Questions

When was Willi Ritschard born?
Willi Ritschard was born on 28 September 1918 in Deitingen.
What positions has Willi Ritschard held?
Positions held by Willi Ritschard include: President of the Swiss Confederation (1978–1978); Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1973–1983); Member of the Swiss National Council (1955–1963).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Willi Ritschard · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q115546 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Willi Ritschard 1983.jpg by Walter Rutishauser (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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"Willi Ritschard". DigiNepal. Last updated 9 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/willi-ritschard. Retrieved 15 November 2026.

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