When did the Helvetians control the region that is now Aargau?
The Helvetians controlled the region as far back as 200 BC. They lived in a landscape defined by the lower course of the Aare River which gave the area its name.
Questions about Aargau
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened to Habsburg Castle in April 1415 during the conquest of Aargau?
Bern seized Habsburg Castle in April 1415 during the conquest of Aargau. The Swiss Confederation used an Imperial ban on Frederick IV of Habsburg as a pretext to invade and quickly conquered towns including Aarau, Lenzburg, Brugg, and Zofingen.
How was the contemporary canton of Aargau formed in 1803 through the Act of Mediation?
The contemporary canton of Aargau was formed in 1803 through the Act of Mediation. It combined three short-lived cantons created during the Helvetic Republic: Aargau, Baden, and Fricktal.
On what date were Jews declared citizens with broad rights regarding trade and farming in Aargau?
Jews were declared citizens with broad rights regarding trade and farming on the 5th of May 1809. Their right to move freely within the canton was granted on the 7th of May 1846 and full political rights came from the Swiss Federal Council on the 24th of September 1856.
Which nuclear power plants are located in the canton of Aargau?
Three of Switzerland's five nuclear power plants are located in the canton including Beznau I plus II and Leibstadt. The many rivers supply enough water for numerous hydroelectric power plants throughout the region which has led to the canton being called the energy canton.