Polity Imperial City of Lutzern

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Was a Free Imperial City of the Holy Roman Empire.

Establishment

  • January 1179: In 1178 Lucerne gained its independence from the jurisdiction of the Murbach Abbey, and most probably the foundation of the city took place in the same year.

Chronology

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Disestablishment

  • January 1292: In 1291 Rudolf I of Habsburg acquired authority over the Monastery of St. Leodgar and its lands, including Lucerne.