Max Petitpierre (February 26, 1899 - March 25, 1994) was a Swiss politician, jurist and member of the Swiss Federal Council, heading the Political Department (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) (1944-1961).

He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on December 14, 1944 and handed over office on June 30, 1961. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.

During his time in office he held the Political Department (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and was President of the Confederation three times in 1950, 1955 and 1960.

External links

• Fonds Max Petitpierre. Summary of his papers archived at Centre d'archives européennes, Coppet.

1899 births | 1994 deaths | Members of the Swiss Federal Council

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