Helvetic Republic (1798–1803)
Quick Facts
Helvetische Republik (de) République helvétique (fr) Repubblica Elvetica (it) Helvetic Republic |
Client of the First French Empire |
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Location of SwitzerlandHelvetic Republic, with borders as at the Second Helvetic constitution of 25 May 1802 |
Capital |
Lucerne |
Government |
Republic |
Historical era |
Napoleonic Wars
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- Swiss Confederation collapsed on French invasion |
March 5, 1798 |
- Republic proclaimed |
April 12, 1798 |
- Mutual defence treaty with France |
19 August 1798 |
- Diplomatic recognition by French allies |
19 September 1798 |
- Malmaison constitution |
29 May 1801 |
- Federal constitution |
27 February 1802 |
- Act of Mediation |
19 February 1803 |
- Congress of Vienna |
June 8, 1815 |
Note: See below for a full list of predecessor states |
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