Felix Calonder 1863 – 1952

Biography

Felix Calonder was born on December 7, 1863, in the small Swiss town of Scuol, in the canton of Graubünden. Throughout his life, he would go on to serve his country with distinction, eventually achieving one of Switzerland’s highest positions of public responsibility.

Calonder’s career culminated in his membership on the Swiss Federal Council, the seven-member executive branch of the Swiss government. This prestigious role reflected decades of dedication to public service and demonstrated the trust that his fellow citizens and political peers placed in his leadership and judgment. His tenure represented a significant chapter in Swiss political history during a transformative period for the nation.

He spent his final years in Zurich, Switzerland’s largest city, where he passed away on June 14, 1952, at the age of 88. Calonder left behind a legacy of service to Switzerland during a remarkable era of the country’s development. His life spanned nearly nine decades of profound historical change, from the industrial revolution through two world wars and into the post-war era.