SwitzerlandKanton Zürich 18 · Canton of Zurich
How did Winterthur come under the rule of the city of Zurich in 1467?
In the exam (German)
Wie kam Winterthur im Jahr 1467 unter die Herrschaft der Stadt Zürich?
- aThe Emperor gave Winterthur to the city of Zurich as a gift.Der Kaiser schenkte Winterthur der Stadt Zürich.
- bThe Habsburgs pledged Winterthur to Zurich.Die Habsburger verpfändeten Winterthur an Zürich.Correct answer
- cZurich conquered Winterthur in a war.Zürich eroberte Winterthur in einem Krieg.
- dThe citizens of Winterthur chose Zurich as their protector.Die Bürger von Winterthur wählten Zürich als Schutzherrn.
Why?
The Habsburgs needed money, so in 1467 they handed Winterthur over to Zurich as security for a loan (verpfändet). Winterthur remained under Zurich's rule until 1798.
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