Camille Decoppet 1862 – 1925

Biography

Camille Decoppet was born on June 4, 1862, in the small Swiss village of Suscévaz, beginning a life that would lead him to the highest levels of Swiss governance. Rising through political ranks during a formative period in Swiss history, he ultimately achieved the distinguished honor of serving as a member of the Swiss Federal Council, the seven-member executive branch that governs the nation.

Throughout his career, Decoppet contributed to the administration and policy-making that shaped Switzerland during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His appointment to the Federal Council reflected the confidence his peers placed in his judgment and leadership abilities during a time of significant social and political development in the country.

Decoppet passed away on January 14, 1925, in Bern, the Swiss capital where much of his governmental work took place. He died of cerebrovascular disease at the age of 62, leaving behind a legacy of service to his nation. His contributions to Swiss public life during his years on the Federal Council remained part of the country’s institutional memory.