Marc Peter

Marc Peter
Marc Peter (right) and Dr. Adolph Keller, 1923
Minister of Mission of Switzerland to the United States
In office 25 December 1919 – 30 November 1939
Preceded by	Hans A. Sulzer
Succeeded by	Carl Bruggmann
Member of National Council (Switzerland)
In office 4 December 1911 – 1 November 1919
Personal details
Born	Marc Ernest Peter (1873-12-21)21 December 1873 Pregny-Chambésy, Switzerland
Died	5 September 1966(1966-09-05) (aged 92) Geneva, Switzerland
Spouse	Jeanne Lachenal
Occupation	Attorney politician author diplomat
Military service
Branch/service	Swiss Armed Forces
Rank	Captain

Marc Ernest Peter (French pronunciation: [mark ɛʁ.nɛst pe.tɛʁ]; 21 December 1873 – 5 September 1966) was a Swiss attorney, author, politician and diplomat. Most notably he served on the National Council from 1911 to 1919. He did also serve as judge, city president of Versoix and the Grand Council of Geneva.

Subsequently, Peter was the Minister to the Mission of Switzerland to the United States in Washington, D.C., succeeding Hans A. Sulzer from 1920 to 1939. Peter remained in the United States until 1946, where he lastly was the representative for the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Early life and education

Peter was born 21 December 1873 in Pregny (presently Pregny-Chambésy) to David Peter, an engraver, and Louise (née Keller), into a Protestant family. His father was of Bernese descent originally from Radelfingen.

He completed studies law at the University of Geneva and the University of Berlin graduating with a Juris Doctor in 1897.

Diplomatic career

After holding several public offices in Switzerland, Peter was appointed Minister to the Mission of Switzerland to the United States in Washington, D.C., serving between 25 December 1919 and 30 November 1939.

Personal life

Peter married Jeanne Lachenal, the daughter of Adrien Lachenal, who was the President of Switzerland in 1896.