Hans von Hallwyl (c. 1433/1434, Kanton Aargau – 19 March 1504) was a Swiss army commander, most notable for his major part in the

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's victory at the Battle of Morat on 22 June 1476. He also fought at

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on 2 March 1476 against the expansionist plans of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy.

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Hallwyl and Waldmann
{{DEFAULTSORT:Hallwyl, Hans Von 1433 births 1504 deaths Swiss military personnel