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Niklaus Leuenberger

1615 – 1653

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Wikipedia Summary

Niklaus Leuenberger was one of the leaders of the rural rebellion that led to the Swiss peasant war of 1653 in Switzerland. He was nicknamed the "King of the Peasants."

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
July 17, 1615
Rüderswil
Date of death
September 6, 1653
Bern
Citizenship

Switzerland

Occupations & fields
revolutionarypoliticianmember of parliament
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