Ernst Nobs (14 July 1886, in Seedorf, Bern – 15 March 1957) was a Swiss politician.

He was the mayor of Zürich from 1942 to 1944. He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on 15 December 1943, as the first member of the Social Democratic Party. He handed over office on 31 December 1951.

Ernst Nobs

During his time in office he was responsible for the Department of Finance and he was President of the Confederation in 1949.

Ernst Nobs

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1886 births

1957 deaths

People from Seeland District

Swiss Calvinist and Reformed Christians

Social Democratic Party of Switzerland politicians

Members of the Federal Council (Switzerland) Finance ministers of Switzerland Members of the National Council (Switzerland) Mayors of Zürich Swiss magazine founders

Ernst Nobs