Simeon Bavier

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Simon Bavier (September 16, 1825 - January 27, 1896) was a Swiss politician.

He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on December 10, 1878, and resigned on January 5, 1883. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland. During his time in office he held the following departments:

• Department of Finance (1879)
• Department of Posts and Railways (1880 - 1881)
• Political Department (1882)

He was President of the Confederation in 1882.

Preceded by: Joachim Heer

Member of the Swiss Federal Council 1878–1883

Succeeded by: Adolf Deucher