Helveti Olómìnira

Helvetic Republic (1798–1803)

Helvetische Republik (de) République helvétique (fr) Repubblica Elvetica (it) Helvetic Republic Client of the First French Empire ←   ←   ← 1798–1802 → Flag of the Helvetic Republic Official seal Location of Switzerland Helvetic Republic, with borders as at the Second Helvetic constitution of 25 May 1802 Capital Lucerne Government Republic Historical era Napoleonic Wars  - Swiss Confederation     collapsed on French     invasion     March 5, 1798  - Republic proclaimed April 12, 1798  - Mutual defence treaty     with France   19 August 1798  - Diplomatic recognition     by French allies   19 September 1798  - Malmaison constitution 29 May 1801  - Federal constitution 27 February 1802  - Act of Mediation 19 February 1803  - Congress of Vienna June 8, 1815 Note: See below for a full list of predecessor states