Hans von Hallwyl (1433–1504)

Military officer
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IntroMilitary officer
PlacesSwitzerland
wasMilitary officer Soldier Officer
Work fieldMilitary
Gender
Male
Birth1 January 1433, Aargau, Switzerland
Death19 March 1504 (aged 71 years)
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Biography

"Hans von Hallwyl" redirects here. Not to be confused with the politician Hans von Hallwyl (1835–1909).

Hans von Hallwyl (c. 1433/1434, Kanton Aargau – 19 March 1504) was a Swiss army commander, most notable for his major part in the Old Swiss Confederacy's victory at the Battle of Morat on 22 June 1476. He also fought at Grandson on 2 March 1476 against the expansionist plans of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy.


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