Rudolf Friedrich
Rudolf Friedrich | |
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 Rudolf Friedrich in 2007 | |
| Head of theDepartment of Justice and Police | |
| In office 8 December 1982 – 20 October 1984 | |
| Succeeded by | Elisabeth Kopp |
| Member of theNational 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-Drick4 July 1923 – 15 October 2013)[1]was a Swiss attorney and politician. He served as a member of theFederal Council (Switzerland)for theFree Democratic Partyfrom 1982 to 1984, where he held the position as Head of theFederal Department of Justice and Police.He resigned from this position for health reasons. Previously, Friedrich served as a member of theNational Council (Switzerland)from 1975 to 1982.[2][3]
His most prominent works includedLex 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]
Early life and education
[edit]Friedrich was born on 4 July 1923 inWinterthur, Switzerlandto Jean-Jacques and Ida Fanny (néeSulzer) Friedrich. His father was apaediatrician.His mother hailed from the old, influential Sulzer industrial family. Friedrich completed hislaw studiesat theUniversity of Zurichwith alicentiate degree.He then completed military training and became a member of theOfficers Societyin Winterthur. DuringWorld War II,he served in active duty in the Mountain Corps of theSwiss Armed Forces.[6][7]
Career
[edit]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 theFree Democratic Party.Between 1962 and 1975, he served as city councilor of Winterthur. Between 1967 and 1977, he was a member of theCantonal Council of Zurich.[8]
Politics
[edit]He was elected to theSwiss Federal Councilon 8 December 1982 and, for health reasons, resigned his office on 20 October 1984. He was affiliated with theFree Democratic Party.During his office time, he held theFederal Department of Justice and Police.
Personal life
[edit]Friedrich was never married and had no children.[9]
References
[edit]- ^Obituary of R.H. Friedrich https:// todesanzeigenportal.ch/?0cjqNQ4ziVIGM7NjlcMK3nEMaHQfb9QDwFjom4AideA8CPfAOHXAGuGDfhpMfwNt1h8ZBsxkGZluE658iqmy4FBZEEdGz3jMKCoLhxRUQP3zKm15CbRDOhzc3CoeON7ITsd2Fzq1a1aeWW8EIdkXFqXhag8fVwEO5osyKGJp
- ^"Ratsmitglied ansehen".parlament.ch.Retrieved16 April2023.
- ^"Alt-Bundesrat Rudolf Friedrich ist tot - HeuteMorgen - SRF".Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)(in German).Retrieved16 April2023.
- ^"Lex Friedrich Definition".Law Insider.Retrieved16 April2023.
- ^"Lex Friedrich - Enzyklopädie - Brockhaus.de".brockhaus.de.Retrieved16 April2023.
- ^"Rudolf Friedrich - Winterthur Glossar".winterthur-glossar.ch.Retrieved16 April2023.
- ^"Friedrich, Rudolf".hls-dhs-dss.ch(in German).Retrieved16 April2023.
- ^"Alt Bundesrat Rudolf Friedrich verstorben | NZZ".Neue Zürcher Zeitung(in Swiss High German).Retrieved16 April2023.
- ^"Friedrich, Rudolf".hls-dhs-dss.ch(in German).Retrieved16 April2023.
External links
[edit]- Rudolf FriedrichinGerman,FrenchandItalianin the onlineHistorical Dictionary of Switzerland.
- Profile of Rudolf Friedrichwith election results on thewebsite of the Swiss Federal Council.
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