Bishop's Power Play

Bishop's Power Play. Bishop Heinrich von Thun had the Basel city council's autonomy revoked in 1218, after seeking help from King Friedrich II, allowing him to…

Location: Basel City Council, Basel, Switzerland

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Bishop Heinrich von Thun had the Basel city council's autonomy revoked in 1218, after seeking help from King Friedrich II, allowing him to take over the city's administration. This drastic measure was likely a power play to expand the bishop's influence. The council, however, continued to exist but under the bishop's supervision.

Source: Heinrich von Thun, Bischof von Basel

Bishop's Power Play — Basel, Canton of Zurich

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