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Reformation: Central Switzerland
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The reformation divided Switzerland in two fractions: the progressive cities (Zurich, Basel, Berne, Geneva, Neuchâtel) turned towards the new confession and enforced conversion ... in their subjected territories, while conservative central Switzerland (including Lucerne) remained catholic. The controversy between Zurich and Central Switzerland on the preaching of the reformation in the subject territories under common administration (eastern Switzerland) and about mercenary troops lead to the two civil wars of Kappel (1529 and 1531). Reformer Huldrych Zwingli was killed on the battle field in 1531. The confessional division provoked also the civil wars of Villmergen in 1556 and again in 1712.
Ulrich Zwingli was the father of the Reformation in Switzerland. Born and raised in the Alps, Zwingli was one of the most colourful and audacious characters in Swiss history. A devout student of the Scripture, Zwingli was transformed and shaped by the Word of God. He has been described as “an amazing combination of intellect, passion and wit.”
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