Rudolf Friedrich | |
|---|---|
 Rudolf Friedrich in 2007 | |
| Head of the Department of Justice and Police | |
| In office 8 December 1982 – 20 October 1984 | |
| Succeeded by | Elisabeth Kopp |
| Member of the National Council (Switzerland) | |
| In office 1 December 1975 – 8 December 1982 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rudolf Heinrich Friedrich 4 July 1923 Winterthur, Zürich, Switzerland |
| Died | 15 October 2013 (aged 90) Winterthur, Zürich, Switzerland |
| Political party | Free Democratic Party |
| Occupation | Attorney, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Switzerland |
| Branch/service | Swiss Armed Forces |
| Years of service | 1942-1945 |
| Rank | Active duty |
Rudolf Heinrich Friedrich (/frəədrɪk/; Free-Drick 4 July 1923 – 15 October 2013)[1] was a Swiss attorney and politician. He served as a member of the Federal Council (Switzerland) for the Free Democratic Party from 1982 to 1984, where he held the position as Head of the Federal Department of Justice and Police. He resigned from this position due to health reasons. Previously, Friedrich served as a member of the National Council (Switzerland) from 1975 to 1982.[2][3]
His most prominent works included Lex Friedrich, a Federal Restriction for the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreign Persons of 16 December 1984 and related to federal and cantonal legislations.[4][5]
Friedrich was born on 4 July 1923 in Winterthur, Switzerland to Jean-Jacques and Ida Fanny (née Sulzer) Friedrich. His father was a pediatrician. His mother hailed from the old, influential Sulzer industrial family. Friedrich completed his law studies at the University of Zurich with a licentiate degree. He then completed military training and became a member of the Officers Society in Winterthur. During World War II, he served in active duty in the Mountain Corps of the Swiss Armed Forces.[6][7]
In 1957, after collecting experience at various courts, notary public offices and private companies, Friedrich opened his own law firm in Winterthur. Early in his career he became involved with the Free Democratic Party. Between 1962 and 1975, he served as city councilor of Winterthur. Between 1967 and 1977, he was a member of the Cantonal Council of Zurich.[8]
He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on 8 December 1982 and, for health reason, resigned his office on 20 October 1984. He is affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he held the Federal Department of Justice and Police.
Friedrich was never married and had no children.[9]
