Episode 2 of 2

Ustertag Assembly

When
22 November 1830
Where
Uster
Part of
Regeneration in Switzerland and the Ustertag

Approximately 10,000 men from the Canton of Zurich gathered near Uster on 22 November 1830 to demand a new constitution.

This assembly, known as the Ustertag, was a key event in the liberal movement. It contributed to the broader Restoration and the creation of the Swiss Federal State. The gathering reflected the rural population's demand for political representation against the restored Ancien Régime.

Sources

  1. Uster Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15

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