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