THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
1602 The Duke of Savoy attempts to get hold of Geneva (the “Escalade”).
1620 Massacre of Protestants in the Valtellina. The valley is won for the Catholics. The Swiss Confederation remains nominally neutral in the Thirty Years’ War, but various members become involved from time to time.
1622 The Austrians conquer the Prätigau.
1624 French troops take the Valtellina.
1629 The Valtellina is taken by the imperial troops.
1632 The Baden Compromise adjusts the religious status of the “common bailiwicks.”
1635 The French once more capture the Valtellina.
1637 George Jenatsch with help of the Spaniards drives the French out of the Valtellina.
1639 The independence of the Grisons is established.