Canton of Léman
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Léman was the name of a canton of the Helvetic Republic from 1798 to 1803, corresponding to the territory of modern Vaud. A former subject territory of Bern, Vaud had been independent for only four mo
Frédéric-César de La Harpe
Louis Reymond, who took over the leadership of the Bourla-Papey, by Benjamin Bolomey, 1798
"Répub. helvétique Canton Léman", seal of the district courthouse of Lausanne
Vaud
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Vaud, more formally Canton of Vaud, is one of the 26 cantons forming the Swiss Confederation. It is composed of ten districts; its capital city is Lausanne. Its coat of arms bears the motto "Liberté e
Roman column in Nyon
Built by the Bishop of Lausanne during the 15th century, Château Saint-Maire has been the seat of the cantonal government since 1803.
Vevey, Lake Geneva, and the Swiss Alps
Vallée de Joux, Jura