The Treaty of Aarau ends the Swiss war

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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By the Treaty of Aarau that follows the battle of Villmergien, the Swiss war of religion is ended. It alters the balance of power between Catholic and Protestant cantons, guaranteeing Protestant domination over five Catholic cantons.

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