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*The Reformation in the 16th century created a unique twist in Swiss timekeeping. Catholic cantons adopted the Gregorian calendar, a more accurate version of the Julian calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582.<ref>Im Hof, Ulrich. Geschichte der Schweiz. 7th edition. Zurich: Schwabe Verlag, 2001.</ref> | *The Reformation in the 16th century created a unique twist in Swiss timekeeping. Catholic cantons adopted the Gregorian calendar, a more accurate version of the Julian calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582.<ref>Im Hof, Ulrich. Geschichte der Schweiz. 7th edition. Zurich: Schwabe Verlag, 2001.</ref> | ||
*However, [[Switzerland_Church_Records#Denominations|Protestant cantons]] resisted the switch, viewing it as a papal imposition. This resulted in a period of confusion where different parts of Switzerland used different calendars.<ref>Im Hof, Ulrich. Geschichte der Schweiz. 7th edition. Zurich: Schwabe Verlag, 2001.</ref> | *However, [[Switzerland_Church_Records#Denominations|Protestant cantons]] resisted the switch, viewing it as a papal imposition. This resulted in a period of confusion where different parts of Switzerland used different calendars.<ref>Im Hof, Ulrich. Geschichte der Schweiz. 7th edition. Zurich: Schwabe Verlag, 2001.</ref> | ||
*The situation wasn't fully resolved until 1812 when the last holdout canton (specifically the communes of [[Schiers Parish, Graubünden, Switzerland Genealogy|Schiers]] and [[Grüsch Parish, Graubünden, Switzerland Genealogy|Grüsch]]) finally adopted the Gregorian calendar, unifying the Swiss system.<ref>Im Hof, Ulrich. Geschichte der Schweiz. 7th edition. Zurich: Schwabe Verlag, 2001.</ref> | *The situation wasn't fully resolved until 1812 when the last holdout canton (specifically the communes of [[Schiers Parish, Graubünden, Switzerland Genealogy|Schiers]] and [[Grüsch Parish, Graubünden, Switzerland Genealogy|Grüsch]]) finally adopted the Gregorian calendar, unifying the Swiss system.<ref>Im Hof, Ulrich. Geschichte der Schweiz. 7th edition. Zurich: Schwabe Verlag, 2001.</ref><ref>"Calendriers." Historische Lexikon der Schweiz (HLS). https://hls-dhs-dss.ch/fr/articles/012812/2018-01-15/ (accessed: 2024-03-05).</ref> | ||
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Background[edit | edit source]
Roman Influence and the Julian Calendar (1st Century BC - 5th Century AD)[edit | edit source]
- With Roman conquest, the Julian calendar (based on the solar year and incorporating leap years) was introduced in the 1st century BC.[1]
- This calendar system provided a more standardized method compared to earlier practices.[2]
Christianization and Religious Holidays (5th-16th Centuries)[edit | edit source]
- The spread of Christianity from the 5th century onwards brought an emphasis on religious holidays like Christmas and Easter.
- These holidays became important markers of time alongside traditional seasonal celebrations.
The Great Calendar Debate (16th-19th Centuries)[edit | edit source]
- The Reformation in the 16th century created a unique twist in Swiss timekeeping. Catholic cantons adopted the Gregorian calendar, a more accurate version of the Julian calendar, introduced by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582.[3]
- However, Protestant cantons resisted the switch, viewing it as a papal imposition. This resulted in a period of confusion where different parts of Switzerland used different calendars.[4]
- The situation wasn't fully resolved until 1812 when the last holdout canton (specifically the communes of Schiers and Grüsch) finally adopted the Gregorian calendar, unifying the Swiss system.[5][6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Mommsen, Theodor. Römische Geschichte von Theodor Mommsen: Bis zur Schlacht von Pydna. Germany: Weidmannsche, 1861.
- ↑ Mommsen, Theodor. Römische Geschichte von Theodor Mommsen: Bis zur Schlacht von Pydna. Germany: Weidmannsche, 1861.
- ↑ Im Hof, Ulrich. Geschichte der Schweiz. 7th edition. Zurich: Schwabe Verlag, 2001.
- ↑ Im Hof, Ulrich. Geschichte der Schweiz. 7th edition. Zurich: Schwabe Verlag, 2001.
- ↑ Im Hof, Ulrich. Geschichte der Schweiz. 7th edition. Zurich: Schwabe Verlag, 2001.
- ↑ "Calendriers." Historische Lexikon der Schweiz (HLS). https://hls-dhs-dss.ch/fr/articles/012812/2018-01-15/ (accessed: 2024-03-05).