By the Treaty of Aarau that follows the battle of Villmergien, the Swiss war of religion is ended. It alters the balance of power between Catholic and Protestant cantons, guaranteeing Protestant domination over five Catholic cantons.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "The Treaty of Aarau ends the Swiss war". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 April 2011 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=17136, accessed 09 June 2026.]
