Pirmin Schwander | |
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Member of the National Council (Switzerland) | |
Assumed office 1 December 2003 | |
Constituency | Canton of Schwyz |
Personal details | |
Born | Galgenen,Switzerland | 28 December 1961
Spouse | Katharina Auckenthaler |
Children | 2 |
Occupation | Businessman,economist and politician |
Website | Official website (in German) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Switzerland |
Branch/service | Swiss Armed Forces |
Rank | Lieutenant |
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