The Abbot's Escape

The Abbot's Escape. The abbot of St. George's Abbey, Abbot von Winkelsheim, was locked up by the Zürich authorities in the 16th century after being suspected o…

Location: St. George's Abbey, Schaffhausen, Switzerland

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The abbot of St. George's Abbey, Abbot von Winkelsheim, was locked up by the Zürich authorities in the 16th century after being suspected of collusion with the Habsburgs. He managed to escape to Radolfzell but died shortly after. This dramatic event is still remembered in the town's history.

Source: Stein_am_Rhein

The Abbot's Escape — Schaffhausen, Canton of Zurich

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