Canton of Zürich

History

The canton of Zürich consists of lands acquired by the capital Zürich up to the year 1803. The canton of Zürich joined the Swiss confederation in 1351. The lower part of the canton was added to the territories of Zürich in 1362. The northern parts up to the river Rhine came to the canton after the city of Zürich purchased Winterthur from the Habsburgs in 1467. The constitution of the canton was established in 1869.

Related Topics:
Zürich - 1803 - 1351 - 1362 - Rhine - Winterthur - Habsburgs - 1467 - 1869

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