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Liberal Constitutional Assemblies
- When
- October–November 1830
- Where
- Thurgau
Following the July Revolution, large assemblies were held in Switzerland calling for new cantonal constitutions, starting in Thurgau.
The first assembly occurred near Weinfelden in October and November 1830. These gatherings were part of the Regeneration movement, where rural populations enforced liberal constitutions, sometimes through armed marches on cities, challenging the patriciate's power.
Sources
- Restoration and Regeneration in Switzerland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-25
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