Genève's Quest for Independence

Genève's Quest for Independence. The citizens of Geneva were fed up with the constant quarrels between the bishop and the count of Geneva, which led to the dev…

Location: Cathédrale de St-Pierre, Fribourg, Switzerland

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Category: legendary

The citizens of Geneva were fed up with the constant quarrels between the bishop and the count of Geneva, which led to the devastation of the city and its surroundings. In 1285, they decided to take matters into their own hands and formed an alliance with Amédée V, count of Savoy. This marked the beginning of Geneva's path towards independence.

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

Genève's Quest for Independence — Fribourg, Canton of Zurich

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