Walter Hauser, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Walter Hauser

member of the Swiss Federal Council

Date of Birth: 01-May-1837

Place of Birth: Wädenswil, canton of Zürich, Switzerland

Date of Death: 22-Oct-1902

Profession: politician

Nationality: Switzerland

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Walter Hauser (1 May 1837, Wädenswil – 22 October 1902) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1888-1902). He was elected to the Federal Council on 13 December 1888 and died in office on 22 October 1902.
He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland.
During his office time he held the following departments: Military Department (1889 - 1890) Department of Finance (1891 - 1899) Political Department (1900) Department of Finance (1901 - 1902)He was President of the Confederation twice in 1892 and 1900. Walther-Hauser-Strasse in Wädenswil is named after him.