Johannes Baumann (27 November 1874, in Herisau – 8 September 1953) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1934–1940).

Johannes Baumann

He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on 22 March 1934 and handed over office on 31 December 1940. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.

During his office time he held the Department of Justice and Police and was President of the Confederation in 1938.

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Preceded byAuguste Pettavel President of the Swiss Council of States 1920/1921 Succeeded byJosef Räber Preceded byHeinrich Häberlin Member of the Swiss Federal Council 1934–1940 Succeeded byKarl Kobelt
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