Josef Zemp

Josef Zemp (2 September 1834 in Entlebuch – 8 December 1908) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1891–1908).

On 17 December 1891, he was the first member of a conservative party to be elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland. He was affiliated to the Christian Democratic People's Party of Switzerland. He left office on 17 June 1908, only a few months prior to his death.

During his time in office he held the following departments:

He was President of the Confederation twice in 1895 and 1902.

Political offices Preceded byHenri Morel President of the National Council 1887 Succeeded byErwin Kurz Preceded byEmil Welti Member of the Swiss Federal Council 1891–1908 Succeeded byJosef Anton Schobinger