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Obwalden

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[awp-vahl-duhn] / ˈɔpˌvɑl dən /

noun

  1. one of the two divisions of the canton of Unterwalden, in central Switzerland. 189 sq. mi. (490 sq. km). Sarnen.


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Many of the Oberlanders, who were in Interlachen, saw the arrival of the men of Obwalden with concern, knowing their cause would be rather endangered than promoted by them.

From The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli by Hottinger, Johann Jakob

The latter sought advice from their neighbors of Obwalden, who, on their part, very willingly came forward and tried to gain over their allies to the support of the Oberlanders.

From The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli by Hottinger, Johann Jakob

They asked help from Obwalden; they ventured to appear before the deputies of the Five Cantons, assembled at Beckenried, with a similar request.

From The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli by Hottinger, Johann Jakob

One Sunday in June, some of the leaders, instigated by persons from Obwalden, called together a general assembly of the people.

From The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli by Hottinger, Johann Jakob

A number of the parties most deeply implicated escaped punishment by fleeing to Obwalden.

From The Life and Times of Ulric Zwingli by Hottinger, Johann Jakob

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