Thomas Holenstein (February 7, 1896 - October 31, 1962) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1955-1959). Holenstein studied law at the University of Bern, finishing in 1920. He then worked as a lawyer in his father's office in St. Gallen. Politically, he was affiliated to the Christian Democratic People's Party of Switzerland. From 1930 to 1935 he was president of the young conservative movement of the canton of St. Gallen. Wikipedia
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