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What do historians say today about William Tell (Guillaume Tell)?
In the exam (French)
Que disent aujourd'hui les historiens de Guillaume Tell ?
- aHe was the first to sign the Federal Charter in 1291.Il a été le premier à signer le Pacte fédéral en 1291.
- bHe was the first President of the Confederation in 1848.Il a été le premier président de la Confédération en 1848.
- cHe commanded the Confederates at the Battle of Morgarten in 1315.Il a commandé les Confédérés à la bataille de Morgarten en 1315.
- dThere is no proof that he existed; he is a figure of legend.Rien ne prouve qu'il a existé ; c'est un personnage de légende.Correct answer
Why?
The story of the apple and the bailiff Gessler is a legend. No source from that time mentions Tell, but he remains an important symbol of freedom.
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