The Appenzell Wars (German: Appenzeller Kriege) were a series of conflicts that lasted from 1401 until 1429 in the Appenzell region of modern-day Switzerland. The wars consisted of uprisings of cooperative groups, such as the farmers of Appenzell or the craftsmen of the city of St. Gallen, against the traditional medieval power structure represented by the House of Habsburg and the Prince-Abbot of the Abbey of St. Gall.
The conflict was one of a number of popular revolts in late-medieval Europe.[1] It resulted in greater autonomy for Appenzell and its association with the Old Swiss Confederacy,[2] of which it would become a member (canton) in 1513.
- ^ Appenzell Wars in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
- ^ Appenzell Wars (1401-1429) in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.