Rudolf Friedrich
Rudolf Friedrich | |
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Rudolf Friedrich in 2007 | |
| Head of the Department of Justice and Police | |
| In office 8 December 1982 – 20 October 1984 | |
| Succeeded by | Elisabeth Kopp |
| Member of the National Council | |
| In office 1 December 1975 – 8 December 1982 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rudolf Heinrich Friedrich 4 July 1923 Winterthur, Zürich, Switzerland |
| Died | 15 October 2013 (aged 90) Winterthur, Zürich, Switzerland |
| Political party | Free Democratic Party |
| Occupation | Attorney, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Switzerland |
| Branch/service | Swiss Armed Forces |
| Years of service | 1942-1945 |
| Rank | Active duty |
Rudolf Heinrich Friedrich (/frəədrɪk/; Free-Drick 4 July 1923 – 15 October 2013) was a Swiss attorney and politician. He served as a member of the Federal Council (Switzerland) for the Free Democratic Party from 1982 to 1984, where he held the position as Head of the Federal Department of Justice and Police. He resigned from this position for health reasons. Previously, Friedrich served as a member of the National Council from 1975 to 1982.
His legislative accomplishments include Lex Friedrich, a Federal Restriction for the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreign Persons of 16 December 1984 and related to federal and cantonal legislations.