Historedia
Person

Christoph von Graffenried

Events
2
Episodes
2
Years
1710–1711

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Christoph von Graffenried, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Founding of New Bern by Palatine settlers

    1710

    Role: Swiss nobleman and founder

    1. October 1710 · New Bern, North CarolinaFounding of New Bern

      Swiss and Palatine settlers under von Graffenried established New Bern in October 1710.

  2. Capture of John Lawson's Expedition

    1711

    Role: Associate and co-founder of New Bern

    1. September 1711 · Neuse RiverCapture on the Neuse River

      Lawson and von Graffenried were captured by Tuscarora natives while ascending the Neuse River in September 1711.

Sources

  1. Christoph von Graffenried, 1st Baron of Bernberg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-14
  2. New Bern, North Carolina Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
  3. John Lawson (explorer) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02