Walter Glur
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Walter Glur | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2011 | |
| Member of the National Council (Switzerland) | |
| In office 6 December 1999 – 4 December 2011 | |
| Constituency | Canton of Aargau |
| Member of the Grand Council of Aargau | |
| In office 1981 – 1999 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Walter Glur 11 April 1943 |
| Party | Swiss People's Party |
| Spouse |
Annaliese König
(m. 1970) |
| Children | 3 |
| Occupation | Farmer, politician |
| Website | Official website Parliament website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Switzerland |
| Branch/service |  Swiss Armed Forces |
| Rank | Gefreiter |
Walter Glur (German pronunciation: [ˈvaltɐ ɡlʊɐ̯]; born 11 April 1943) is a Swiss farmer and politician who most notably served on the National Council (Switzerland) for the Swiss People's Party from 1999 to 2011.[1][2]
He previously served on the Grand Council of Aargau from 1981 to 1999. He was a board member of several meat producer associations and a regional bank. He is the father of Christian Glur, who currently also serves on the National Council (Switzerland), succeeding Martina Bircher.[3]