Admission of Fribourg and Solothurn to the Swiss Confederation
- When
- 1481
- Where
- Canton of Fribourg; Canton of Solothurn
- Episodes
- 2
In 1481, the canton of Fribourg joined the Swiss Confederation. In the same year, the canton of Solothurn became a member of the military alliance of the former Swiss confederation.
Episodes
- Fribourg Joins the Confederation
Fribourg formally became part of the Swiss Confederation in 1481.
- Solothurn Joins the Confederation
Solothurn became a member of the Swiss military alliance in 1481.
Background and detail
Fribourg's Admission. The canton of Fribourg is located in western Switzerland and takes its name from its capital city. In 1481, the canton of Fribourg joined the Swiss Confederation.
Solothurn's Admission. The canton of Solothurn is a canton of Switzerland. In 1481, the canton became a member of the military alliance of the former Swiss confederation.
People involved
- Canton of Fribourg · Admitted canton
- Canton of Solothurn · Admitted canton
- Swiss Confederation · Receiving alliance
Sources
- Canton of Fribourg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
- Canton of Solothurn Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
- Switzerland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27
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