Honegger, Fritz

The son of a textile entrepreneur, Fritz Honegger graduated from school and university in Zurich . There he received a doctorate in economics. In 1944, he became secretary at the Zürcherischen Seidenindustrie-Gesellschaft, and since 1961 he has been President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Zurich.

His political career began in 1957 , when Honegger was elected to the Zurich Cantonal Council (until 1975 ). From 1958 to 1966 he served as mayor of Rüshlikon . In 1967 - 1977 was a member of the Council of cantons of the Swiss Parliament. He also led the Radical Democratic Party from 1974 to 1978 . December 7, 1977 in the first round, was elected to the Swiss Federal Council.

• December 7, 1977 - December 31, 1982 - Member of the Swiss Federal Council.
• February 1, 1978 - December 31, 1982 - Head of Department (Minister) of Economics .
• January 1 - December 31, 1981 - Vice-President of Switzerland.
• January 1 - December 31, 1982 - President of Switzerland.

After his resignation, Honegger held positions in the management of several companies (including Credit Suisse , Elektrowatt , Neue Zürcher Zeitung ) and public organizations (Pestalozzi Foundation, Swiss Sports Aid Foundation).

• Fritz Honegger on the website of the Swiss Federal Council (Eng.)
• Biography in the "Historical Dictionary of Switzerland" in French , German and Italian .
• Biography at www.munzinger.de (him.)