When Elisabeth Grossenbacher was born on 8 February 1709, in Hasle bei Burgdorf, Bern, Switzerland, her father, Hans Grossenbacher, was 31 and her mother, Barbara Schwytzer, was 31.
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Revolution in Switzerland. Farmers in occupied territories become free citizens. Centralistic parliamentary republic according to French model. Occupation by French troops and some battles of Napoleon vs. Austria and Russia in Switzerland.
Switzerland is one of the first industrialized countries in Europe.
"Civil war brings Helvetic Republic to an end. French emperor Napoleon enforces a constitution negotiated under his ""mediation""."
Some characteristic forenames: German Franz, Frieda, Klaus.
Swiss German: habitational name for someone from a lost place called Grossenbach in Switzerland.
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