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Proclamation of the Helvetic Republic
- When
- 12 April 1798
- Where
- Switzerland
Cantonal deputies proclaimed the Helvetic Republic as a unified state on April 12, 1798.
Following the collapse of the previous confederation, 121 cantonal deputies gathered to proclaim the Helvetic Republic. They declared the new state to be "One and Indivisible," establishing a centralized government structure that replaced the loose alliance of self-governing cantons.
Sources
- Helvetic Republic Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-05
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