Rudolf Heinrich Friedrich (/frəədrɪk/; Free-Drick 4 July 1923 – 15 October 2013)[1] was a Swiss attorney and politician.

Friedrich completed his law studies at the University of Zurich with a licentiate degree.

During World War II, he served in active duty in the Mountain Corps of the Swiss Armed Forces.

[6][7] In 1957, after collecting experience at various courts, notary public offices and private companies, Friedrich opened his own law firm in Winterthur.

[8] He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on 8 December 1982 and, for health reasons, resigned his office on 20 October 1984.