Marcel Pilet-Golaz 1889 – 1958

Biography

Marcel Pilet-Golaz was born on December 31, 1889, in Cossonay, Switzerland, where he began his life in the heart of the Swiss countryside. He would go on to dedicate much of his career to public service, eventually rising to prominence in his nation’s highest political circles.

During his lifetime, Pilet-Golaz achieved the distinguished honor of serving as a member of the Swiss Federal Council, one of Switzerland’s most significant governmental positions. His tenure reflected his commitment to his country and its governance during a pivotal period in European history.

Pilet-Golaz passed away on April 11, 1958, in Paris, France, at the age of 68. His life spanned nearly seven decades of the twentieth century, during which he contributed to Swiss political and public life. He left behind a legacy of service to his nation and remains remembered as an important figure in Swiss governmental history.