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Abraham Davel

1670–1723 · 18th century · Also known as Major Davel

Abraham Davel was a Vaudois soldier and militia major who tried to free Vaud from the rule of Bern. On 31 March 1723 he led his militia into Lausanne and called on the city council to proclaim Vaud's independence, but the council betrayed him. He was beheaded at Vidy in April 1723 and became a hero of Vaudois independence.

Abraham Davel
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