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| THE HISTORY OF ZURICH - FROM 1798 TO 1900 | SELECTION LIST MENUE ZURICH |
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| 1798 |
The government of the French Republic decided to invade the Swiss Confederation. On March 26, 1798, the French army occupied Zurich without resistance. The guild constitution of 1336 was abolished. Napoleon created the Helvetic Republic which lasted until 1803.
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| 1799 |
The Austrians defeated the French army in the first Battle of Zurich (June 2 - 6, 1799) and liberated Zurich under the command of Archduke Charles of Austria. In the second battle of Zurich (September 25, 1799) the French general Massena defeated the Austrians and reoccupied Zurich.
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| 1803 |
Napoleon gave Switzerland a new constitution (Mediation constitution). The cantons of the confederation regained their independence within the Confederation.
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| 1811 |
The medieval fortifications of Zurich were demolished.
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| 1815 |
A new confederation was founded by the 22 cantons of Switzerland. The Swiss confederation declared its permanent neutrality.
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| 1833 |
Founding of the University of Zurich.
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| 1848 |
Founding of the ‘Swiss Confederation’ with Berne as the capital of Switzerland.
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| 1855 |
Foundation of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.
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| 1863 |
Foundation of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.
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| 1871 |
Opening of the main railway station.
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| 1882 |
The first private horse tramway in Zurich. The ‘Quaibrucke’ and the ‘Burkliplatz’ were built.
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| 1893 |
Eleven villages around Zurich were united with Zurich. The population increased from 28,000 to 121,000 inhabitants.
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