Bernhard Hammer
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Bernhard Hammer (March 3, 1822 - April 6, 1907) was a Swiss politician.
He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 10, 1875, and handed over office on December 31, 1890. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party.
During his time in office he held the following departments:
- Department of Finance (1876 - 1878)
- Political Department as President of the Confederation (1879)
- Department of Finance (1880 - 1890)
He was President of the Confederation twice, in 1879 and 1889.
| Preceded by: Eugène Borel | Member of the Swiss Federal Council 1875–1890 | Succeeded by: Emil Frey
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