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The formation of the Swiss Federation

By Ainelski
  • The construction of the trade route over St. Gotthard pass
    Jan 1, 1220

    The construction of the trade route over St. Gotthard pass

    The "Teufelsbrücke" was constructed over the river Reuss and simbolized the first transport axis between noth and south.
  • Form of the Old Confederation
    Aug 1, 1291

    Form of the Old Confederation

    The official date of birth of the Old Swiss Confederation is August, 1st 1291
  • The battles of Morgarten, Sempach and Näfels
    Jan 1, 1315

    The battles of Morgarten, Sempach and Näfels

  • Jan 1, 1332

    The confederation of 8 members

    Zurich, Zug, Appenzell, St.Gallen, Bern, Glarus Lucerne, Unterwalden and Uri allied with the Bishop of Sion. The inhabitants of Valais feard the power of the 8 member confederation and attacked the first time the confederation.
  • The war of Zurich
    Jan 1, 1446

    The war of Zurich

    The cantons of Schwyz, Glarus and Zurich fought against the canton of Valais and could enlarge their territory.
  • The wars against the duke Charles of Burgundy
    Jan 1, 1476

    The wars against the duke Charles of Burgundy

    Berne and the French king allied against the duke of Burgundy, who was allied with the dukes of Habsburg and the cometesse of Savoy. Berne lost in three battles (Grandson, Murten, Nancy) and became a part of Vaud.
  • Jan 1, 1478

    Habsburg and the confederacy signed a peace treaty

    The peace treaty contained a contract, that Berne was given to Habsburg for 150`000 florins.

  • The confederancy of 13 members