Hans von Hallwyl (1433–1504)

"Hans von Hallwyl" redirects here. Not to be confused with the politician Hans von Hallwyl (1835–1909).

Hans von Hallwyl (c. 1433/1434, Kanton Aargau – 19 March 1504) was a Swiss army commander, most notable for his major part in the Old Swiss Confederacy's victory at the Battle of Morat on 22 June 1476. He also fought at Grandson on 2 March 1476 against the expansionist plans of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy.

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Hallwyl and Waldmann

Authority control	WorldCat Identities VIAF: 81189919 GND: 136926576 HDS: 19679

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