The Cent-Suisses (French pronunciation: [sɑ̃ sɥis] , Hundred Swiss) were an elite infantry company of Swiss mercenaries that served the French kings from 1471 to 1792 and from 1814 to 1830. == History == The unit was created in 1471 by King Louis XI. Originally, the company was composed of a hundred men, all from Switzerland and armed with halberds, who were selected for their above-average height.
The Cent-Suisses (French pronunciation: [sɑ̃ sɥis] , Hundred Swiss) were an elite infantry company of Swiss mercenaries that served the French kings from 1471 to 1792 and from 1814 to 1830. == History == The unit was created in 1471 by King Louis XI. Originally, the company was composed of a hundred men, all from Switzerland and armed with halberds, who were selected for their above-average height.
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