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Fribourg Joins the Confederation

When: 1481
Where: Canton of Fribourg
Part of: Admission of Fribourg and Solothurn to the Swiss Confederation

Fribourg formally became part of the Swiss Confederation in 1481.

The canton of Fribourg, located in western Switzerland and named after its capital, joined the Swiss Confederation in 1481. This admission integrated Fribourg into the expanding alliance structure.

Sources

Canton of Fribourg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06

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