Brief Life History of Hans Jakob
When Hans Jakob Daetwyler was born in 1744, in Wittwil, Staffelbach, Aargau, Switzerland, his father, Melchior Daetwyler, was 26 and his mother, Barbara Ryniker, was 20. He married Anna Maria Fehlmann on 14 June 1766. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 3 daughters. He died on 26 November 1820, at the age of 76.
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1798
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.
1800
Switzerland is one of the first industrialized countries in Europe.
1803
Civil war brings Helvetic Republic to an end. French emperor Napoleon enforces a constitution negotiated under his "mediation".
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Pet form of Johannes .
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