1874
Jews were banished from Switzerland in the 15th century, but later obtained protection and the right to reside in two villages in what is now canton Aargau, Lengnau and Oberendingen. The right to settle freely was not restored to Jews with the Swiss constitution of 1848, and was only set down in the revised constitution of 1874, which granted religious freedom for all.
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