Walter Hauser

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Walter Hauser (May 1, 1837 - October 22, 1902) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1888-1902).

He was elected to the Federal Council on December 13, 1888 and died in office on October 22, 1902. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland.

During his office time he held the following departments:

• Military Department (1889 - 1890)
• Department of Finance (1891 - 1899)
• Political Department (1900)
• Department of Finance (1901 - 1902)

He was President of the Confederation twice in 1892 and 1900.

Preceded by: Wilhelm Vigier	President of the Council of States 1883/1884	Succeeded by: Martin Birmann
Preceded by: Wilhelm Hertenstein	Member of the Swiss Federal Council 1888–1902	Succeeded by: Ludwig Forrer