Neuchâtel Crisis

Neuchâtel Crisis

The Neuchâtel Crisis (1856–1857) was the result of a diplomatic question between the Swiss Confederation and the King of Prussia regarding the rights to the Swiss canton of Neuchâtel. The Principality of Neuchâtel was granted to Prussia in 1707, then was ruled by Napoléon Bonaparte after the Prussian King was deposed. In 1814, the Principality was again granted to King Frederick William III of Prussia, and the following year he agreed to allow the Principality to join the Old Swiss Confederation (which was an alliance of independent and semi-independent states rather than a single country) while remaining under his rule.[1][2]

The Principality successfully revolted against Prussian rule in 1848.[3] In 1849, the Prussian government began to press for recognition of their right to Neuchâtel. Several states proposed that Neuchâtel be separated from the newly established Modern Swiss Confederation (now a single federal state), although remaining allied with Switzerland. The British government sought to establish a diplomatic agreement, with the support of the French. The King of Prussia continued to press for his rights on the matter.[1]

On September 23, 1856, there was a revolt by the Neuchâtel royalists, loyal to Prussia, which brought the situation to a crisis. The revolt failed and the royalists were made hostage. Negotiations began between France, England, Prussia and Russia for the future of Neuchâtel, with England strongly supporting the independence of the Principality. This conference took place in 1857.[1] Prussia finally yielded its claim to Neuchâtel at the insistence of the other powers.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Oechsli, Wilhelm (1922). G. W. Protbero. ed. History of Switzerland, 1499-1914. Cambridge historical series. trans. Eden Paul, Cedar Paul. Cambridge University Press. pp. 439–446. 
  2. ^ Stöckli, Rita: Neuenburgerhandel in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Version of 27 April 2010.
  3. ^ a b Trebein, Bertha Eleanor (1916). Theodor Fontane as a critic of the drama. Columbia University Germanic studies. Columbia University Press. p. 19. 

Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Neuchâtel crisis — ▪ Switzerland [1856 57]       (1856–57), tense episode of Swiss history that had repercussions among the Great Powers of Europe. The Congress of Vienna (Vienna, Congress of) (1814–15), in its general settlement of territorial questions after the… …   Universalium

  • Neuchâtel — /nooh sheuh tel , nyooh , nooh sheuh tel , nyooh /; Fr. /nue shah tel /, n. 1. a canton in W Switzerland. 166,100; 309 sq. mi. (800 sq. km). 2. the capital of this canton, on the Lake of Neuchâtel. 36,400. 3. Lake of, a lake in W Switzerland. 85… …   Universalium

  • Neuchâtel Xamax FC — Nombre completo Neuchâtel Xamax Football Club Apodo(s) Rouge et Noir Fundación 1970 Estadio Stade de la Maladière …   Wikipedia Español

  • Canton of Neuchâtel — République et Canton de Neuchâtel   Canton of Switzerland   …   Wikipedia

  • Escher, Alfred — ▪ Swiss statesman born Feb. 20, 1819, Zürich died Dec. 6, 1882, Zürich       dominant figure in 19th century Zürich politics and legislator of national prominence who, as a railway magnate, became a leading opponent of railway nationalization.… …   Universalium

  • Military of Switzerland — Not to be confused with Swiss Guard. Swiss Army redirects here. For the multi function pocket knife, see Swiss Army knife. Military of Switzerland …   Wikipedia

  • Military ranks of the Swiss Armed Forces — The military ranks of the Swiss Army have changed little over the centuries, except for the introduction, in 2001, of a new set of warrant officers. The rank insignia for all personnel are worn on shoulder boards with the appropriate background… …   Wikipedia

  • Switzerland — /swit seuhr leuhnd/, n. a republic in central Europe. 7,248,984; 15,944 sq. mi. (41,294 sq. km). Cap.: Bern. French, Suisse. German, Schweiz. Italian, Svizzera. Latin, Helvetia. * * * Switzerland Introduction Switzerland Background: Switzerland s …   Universalium

  • Geografía de Suiza — Continente Europa Región Europa …   Wikipedia Español

  • Europe, history of — Introduction       history of European peoples and cultures from prehistoric times to the present. Europe is a more ambiguous term than most geographic expressions. Its etymology is doubtful, as is the physical extent of the area it designates.… …   Universalium

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”