Place details
Place nameGraubünden
Other namesGrisons, Grigioni
CountrySchweiz
Latitude46.75
Longitude9.5
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Comprises part of the Engadine valley & sources of Rhine & Inn rivers; was part of Roman province of Raetia; conquered by Franks in 6th cen. AD; part of Germany from 10th cen.; accepted Reformation doctrine in 1526.