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Kingdom of Turicum
The Kingdom of Turicum was a medieval kingdom located in what is now Lucerne, Switzerland, that existed from 912 to 942 AD. Founded by Count Wilhelm von Gilder of the House von Gilder, the kingdom played a significant role in regional politics and culture during its brief existence.
Foundation and Expansion
Kingdom of Turicum (912-942) The Kingdom of Turicum was a short-lived medieval kingdom that existed from 912 to 942 AD in what is now present-day Switzerland. It was founded by Count Wilhelm von Gilder, a nobleman from Swabia within the Holy Roman Empire, who secured the lands through strategic negotiations with the Holy Roman Emperor Conrad I. The kingdom comprised two counties, centered around the areas that are now Zurich and Lucerne.
Founding (912)
Count Wilhelm von Gilder, known for his diplomatic skill and military service, sought to expand his influence beyond his family's traditional holdings. At the Imperial Diet held in Worms, he presented a proposal to Emperor Conrad I, emphasizing the strategic importance of Zurich and Lucerne for the empire's defense against Magyar raids and as crucial trade routes through the Alps.
Impressed by Wilhelm's loyalty and strategic vision, Emperor Conrad I agreed to grant him the counties of Turicum and Lucerne as fiefs of the Holy Roman Empire. In return, Wilhelm pledged substantial vassal taxes and levy contributions to support the empire's military campaigns and administrative needs (Clark, 1998; Nelson, 2005).
Wilhelm von Gilder arranged a marriage for his son, Adalbert I von Gilder, with Anna of Franconia, daughter of Duke Otto of Franconia.
Rulers of Turicum
Wilhelm I von Gilder (912-938 AD): Known for consolidating power and promoting Turicum's distinct cultural identity. He established strong alliances with neighboring kingdoms and oversaw the kingdom's economic expansion. Adalbert I von Gilder (938-942 AD): Succeeded his father, Wilhelm I, and faced internal strife and external pressures during his short reign. Adalbert's assassination in 942 AD marked the end of the kingdom's independent rule.
Decline and Aftermath
Despite efforts to stabilize the kingdom, internal conflicts and external threats led to Turicum's decline. Adalbert I's assassination under mysterious circumstances in early 942 AD further destabilized the realm. His young son, Wilhelm II von Gilder, ruled under the regency of his mother, Anna of Franconia. In late 942 AD, faced with mounting challenges and in an effort to maintain stability, Anna of Franconia dissolved the Kingdom of Turicum, relinquishing control of the lands back to the Holy Roman Emperor. This marked the end of Turicum as an independent kingdom, though the House von Gilder continued to exert influence through its branches in England and Switzerland.
Legacy
The Kingdom of Turicum left a lasting legacy on the region, contributing to the cultural and economic development of Lucerne. The House of Gilder's descendants in England and Switzerland continued to uphold the family's legacy, with branches establishing themselves as influential figures in their respective regions.