Emil Welti | |
|---|---|
 Welti, c. 1870 | |
| Member of Federal Council (Switzerland) | |
| In office 8 December 1866 – 31 December 1891 | |
| Constituency | Canton of Aargau |
| Member of Council of States (Switzerland) | |
| In office 9 June 1857 – 2 December 1866 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Friedrich Emil Welti 23 April 1825 Zurzach, Switzerland |
| Died | 24 February 1899 (aged 73) Kehrsatz, Switzerland |
| Political party | Free Radical Liberals |
| Spouse |
Carolina Gross (m. 1853) |
| Relations | Lydia Welti-Escher (daughter-in-law) |
| Children | 2, including Friedrich Emil |
| Occupation | Attorney, politician |
Friedrich Emil Welti known as Emil Welti (23 April 1825 – 24 February 1899) was a Swiss politician, lawyer and judge. From 1856 to 1866, he was a member of the government of the canton of Aargau and, beginning in 1857, the Council of States. In 1867, Welti was elected to the Bundesrat as a representative of the liberal-radical faction (today's FDP).
Welti was elected Federal President six times, a total exceeded only by Karl Schenk. He is remembered for unifying the army, overhauling the Federal Constitution of 1874, and opening political doors for the Gotthard Railway.