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Battle of Laupen
On June 21, 1339, Bern and the allied Swiss cantons defeated the army led by Rudolf de Habsburg, Count of Fribourg, at Laupen, consolidating Bern's e…
Timeline
- 1338–1339Region south of the Aare · SwitzerlandBern continued expanding south of the Aare, clashing with Count Rudolf of Fribourg, who represented Habsburg and Savoy interests, over territory and overlordship; both sides assembled armies for a standoff.
- 1339Laupen · Canton of BernWith support from the Swiss alliance, Bern attacked near Laupen and routed Rudolf's forces. The battle became a symbol of Bern's military prestige and pushed the confederal cantons toward further joint operations.
Sources
- Battle of Laupen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Laupen
- Schlacht bei Laupen https://hls-dhs-dss.ch/