SwitzerlandKanton Zürich 15 · Canton of Zurich
What did Rudolf Brun introduce in the city of Zurich in 1336?
In the exam (German)
Was führte Rudolf Brun 1336 in der Stadt Zürich ein?
- aA constitution that gave the guilds seats on the councilEine Verfassung, die den Zünften Sitze im Rat gabCorrect answer
- bA new Reformed church orderEine neue, reformierte Kirchenordnung
- cA university for the children of the citizensEine Universität für die Kinder der Bürger
- dThe right to vote for all inhabitants of the cityEin Stimmrecht für alle Einwohner der Stadt
Why?
With the guild constitution (Zunftverfassung) of 1336, craftsmen gained a share in the city government through their guilds (Zünfte); Brun became the first mayor (Bürgermeister).
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