Bloodshed in Weesen

Bloodshed in Weesen. The residents of Weesen secretly opened the city gates to the Habsburg troops, leading to the 'Mordnacht von Weesen' where many Eidgenosse…

Location: Weesen, Glarus, Switzerland

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The residents of Weesen secretly opened the city gates to the Habsburg troops, leading to the 'Mordnacht von Weesen' where many Eidgenossen, mostly Glarner, were killed in their sleep. This event ultimately led to the Battle of Näfels.

Source: Schlacht bei Näfels (1388)

Bloodshed in Weesen — Glarus, Canton of Zurich

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