Paul Cérésole
Paul Cérésole was a Swiss politician, judge of the Supreme Court and member of the [Swiss Federal Council].
He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on 1 February 1870, and handed over office on 31 December 1875. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland.
While in office he led the following departments:
- Department of Finance
- Military Department
- Political Department as President of the Confederation
- Department of Justice and Police
Cérésole died 1905 in Lausanne.
"Avenue Paul-Cérésole" in Vevey is named for him.