Polity Old Swiss Confederacy (Military Occupation)

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Polity that includes all territories militarly occupied by the Old Swiss Confederacy that are not part of a specific military territory.

Establishment

  • February 1499: In the battle near Triesen, a Swabian contingent was defeated and the Confederates advanced to Lake Constance.

Chronology

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1. Swabian War

Was the last major armed conflict between the Old Swiss Confederacy and the House of Habsburg.

  • February 1499: In the battle near Triesen, a Swabian contingent was defeated and the Confederates advanced to Lake Constance.
  • March 1499: However, the Confederates soon withdrew across the border again.
  • April 1499: On April 17, the Confederates moved to the Klettgau and the Hegau and plundered several towns, such as Tiengen and Stühlingen.
  • May 1499: Swiss forces left Klettgau and Hegau.

Disestablishment

  • May 1499: Swiss forces left Klettgau and Hegau.