Power Struggle in Geneva

Power Struggle in Geneva. The bishop of Geneva, who was also the lord of the city, did not have a strong grip on power. The citizens, although free, had no say…

Location: Old Town, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

Category: legendary

The bishop of Geneva, who was also the lord of the city, did not have a strong grip on power. The citizens, although free, had no say in the government or administration of justice. This led to a power vacuum, which was exploited by the counts of Geneva and Savoy, who were always at odds with each other.

Source: IIIième centenaire de l'Escalade, 1602-1902

Power Struggle in Geneva — La Chaux-de-Fonds, Canton of Zurich

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