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Declaration of Citizenship in Aargau
- When
- 5 May 1809
- Where
- Canton of Aargau
On 5 May 1809, the canton of Aargau declared Jews citizens, granting them broad rights regarding trade and farming.
This act occurred in the canton of Aargau, a northern Swiss canton on the Swiss Plateau. The declaration granted specific economic rights, including trade and farming, to Jews who had previously been restricted to two villages in the region.
Sources
- Aargau Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
- History of the Jews in Switzerland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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