Ernst Brenner

Ernst Brenner (December 9, 1856 - March 11, 1911) was a Swiss politician.

He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on March 25, 1897 and died in office on March 11, 1911. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland. During his office time he held the following departments:

• Department of Justice and Police (1897 - 1900)
• Political Department (1901)
• Department of Justice and Police (1902 - 1907)
• Political Department (1908)
• Department of Justice and Police (1909 - 1911)

He was president of Switzerland twice in 1901 and 1908.

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Predecessor: Emil Frey
Successor: Arthur Hoffmann