Josef Martin Knüsel
Josef Martin Knüsel | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Federal Council of Switzerland | |
| In office 1855–1875 | |
| Member of the National Council | |
| In office 1854–1855 | |
| Member of the Executive Council of Lucerne | |
| In office 1852–1854 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 November 1813 |
| Died | 14 January 1889 (aged 75) |
| Spouse | Bernardine Brunner-Knüsel |
| Education | Jurisprudience |
Melchior Josef Martin Knüsel (16 November 1813 – 14 January 1889) was a Swiss jurist and politician from the Liberal Radical Party (FDP) and member of the Federal Council of Switzerland over which he presided in 1861 and 1866. Before he was also a member of the Grand Council and the Executive Council of Lucerne and also of the National Council.