Austro-Swiss Wars
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Government and Politics, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Empires, Dynasties, Holy Roman Empire, Nationalism
- Curriculum: Renaissance History, Medieval History/Middle Ages, French History, Eastern European History
- Geographical Location: Switzerland
- Date: 1385-1499
Article abstract: At issue: Swiss autonomy from Austrian rule. Result: Swiss victory secured the de facto independence of Switzerland.
Background
During the Middle Ages, Switzerland was under the nominal control of the Holy Roman emperor, but his rule on the Swiss was lightly felt. The first Habsburg emperor, Rudolf I, used his position, however, to establish his family as the dukes of Austria in 1282. He thereby claimed lands in eastern Switzerland in addition to those claimed by his family in northern Switzerland, causing conflict with the Swiss. In...
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