Morges
Morges was only founded in the 13th century. Louis I, Baron of Vaud. The date of the foundation of the castle was 1286. The construction of the town followed some years later, on orders of Louis I. The castle remained Savoy till 1536, that is the date when the Bernese invaded the country of Vaud. They occupied the castle and appointed their reeve. When the Bernese departed in 1798 the building became the property of the new country of Vaud, who used it as an arsenal in 1804. As a reminder of its origins, Morges took the colors of Savoy, red and white, for its coat of arms. The two wavelike stripes are the two rivers, the Morges , and the Bief which marks the border of the communal territory to the east.
From the 19th century Morges welcomed some eminent artists, such as the writers René Morax, Alfred Gehri, Bernard Clavel, the painters Jean Morax, Alexis Forel and the composers Paderewski and Stravinski.
Aug 10, 2009
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