Numa Droz

ModernPoliticianSwitzerland1844 — 1899

Swiss president and diplomat.

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Quick Facts

Born

1844

Died

1899

Country

Switzerland

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)12

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)35

Total Score48.5

Numa Droz — Complete Timeline

1875 AD

Elected to the Swiss Federal CouncilPolitical Action◆ Major

Numa Droz was elected to the Swiss Federal Council at age 31, representing the canton of Neuch

Swiss Federal CouncilYoungestRadical Party

Impact: nationalconstructive

1881 AD

First Term as President of the Swiss ConfederationPolitical Action◆ Major

Droz served his first of two terms as President of the Swiss Confederation, holding the office in 1881 and 1887. The presidency rotates annually among Federal Councillors.

Swiss PresidencyRotating Office

Impact: nationalconstructive

1887 AD

Led the Federal Department of Foreign AffairsPolitical Action

As head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Droz represented Switzerland in international diplomacy. He worked to maintain Swiss neutrality and strengthen ties with neighboring countries.

Foreign AffairsDiplomacyNeutrality

Impact: nationalconstructive

1892 AD

Resigned from the Federal CouncilPolitical Action

Droz resigned from the Federal Council to become the director of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in Bern. His resignation ended his 17-year tenure in the Swiss executive.

ResignationUniversal Postal UnionInternational Role

Impact: national

Director of the Universal Postal UnionPolitical Action◆ Major

Droz became the director of the Universal Postal Union, an international organization coordinating postal services among member states. He served in this role until his death in 1899.

Universal Postal UnionInternational OrganizationPostal Service

Impact: globalconstructive