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Issuance of the Act of Mediation
- When
- 19 February 1803
- Where
- Paris
Napoleon issued the Act of Mediation on 19 February 1803 to abolish the Helvetic Republic and replace it with the Swiss Confederation.
The Act was produced to address issues that had torn the Republic apart. It provided a framework for a new confederation under French influence, marking the end of the centralized Helvetic Republic and restoring the cantons.
Sources
- Act of Mediation Wikipedia, revision of 2025-10-20
- Helvetic Republic Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-05
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