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What does historical research say today about William Tell (Wilhelm Tell)?
In the exam (German)
Was sagt die Geschichtsforschung heute über Wilhelm Tell?
- aHe was the first representative to sign the Federal Charter in 1291.Er hat 1291 den Bundesbrief als erster Vertreter unterschrieben.
- bThere is no evidence that he lived; he is considered a figure of legend.Es gibt keinen Beleg, dass er gelebt hat; er gilt als Sagenfigur.Correct answer
- cHe led the Confederates at the Battle of Morgarten in 1315.Er führte 1315 die Eidgenossen in der Schlacht am Morgarten an.
- dIn 1848, he was the first President of the Swiss Confederation.Er war 1848 der erste Bundespräsident der Schweiz.
Why?
The story of the apple shot and the bailiff Gessler is a legend. There are no sources from his time about Tell, but he is still an important symbol of freedom today.
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