Duke's Dream Disaster

Duke's Dream Disaster. On the night of December 11-12, 1602, the Duke of Savoy, Charles-Emmanuel, attempted to take the city of Geneva by surprise, but his pla…

Location: Geneva, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland

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Category: legendary

On the night of December 11-12, 1602, the Duke of Savoy, Charles-Emmanuel, attempted to take the city of Geneva by surprise, but his plan was thwarted. According to legend, the duke had a dream in which an eagle flew over the city, holding a key in its talons, which he interpreted as a sign that the city would fall to him. However, the Genevans were able to repel the attack, and the duke's men were forced to retreat, taking only a few ducks with them.

Source: Rimes d'Escalade

Duke's Dream Disaster — La Chaux-de-Fonds, Canton of Zurich

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