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Swiss History Timeline

By Quirinh
  • Aug 1, 1291

    The Old Swiss Confederacy 1291-1515

    The Old Swiss Confederacy 1291-1515
    The official date of birth of the Old Swiss Confederation is August, 1st 1291.
  • Jan 1, 1315

    Battle of Morgarten 1315

    Battle of Morgarten 1315
    the counts of Habsburg tried to reach their goals by military force but were defeated several times and finally even had to leave their native castle in northern Switzerland, while they were on the other hand strong enough to gain the German crown from their new seat in Austria, where their dynasty remained in power until 1918.
  • Jan 1, 1332

    Lucerne

    Lucerne
    Lucerne entered into the confederacy in 1332
  • Jan 19, 1351

    Zürich

    Zürich
    Zürich entered into the confederacy in 1351
  • Jan 19, 1352

    Zug

    Zug
    Zug entered into the confederacy in 1352
  • Jan 19, 1353

    Bern Glarus

    Bern and Glarus entered into the confederacy in 1353
  • Jan 19, 1411

    Appenzell

    Appenzell
    Appenzell signed an alliance as associated member in 1411
  • Jan 19, 1412

    St. Gallen

    St. Gallen
    St. Gallen entered into the confederacy in 1412