Markus Feldmann

Markus Feldmann (21 May 1897, Thun, Canton of Bern – 3 November 1958, Bern) was a Swiss politician, member of the Swiss Federal Council (1951-1958).

Markus Feldmann

He was elected to the Federal Council on 13 December 1951 and died in office on 3 November 1958. He was affiliated to the Party of Farmers, Traders and Independents (BGB/PAI), now the Swiss People's Party.

During his office time he held the Department of Justice and Police and was President of the Confederation in 1956.

Feldmann is buried in the Schosshalden cemetery in Bern.

Preceded by
Eduard von Steiger
Member of the Swiss Federal Council
19511958
Succeeded by
Friedrich Traugott Wahlen


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