Rudolf Stüssi

Rudolf Stüssi (died 22 July 1443) served as burgomaster of Zürich during the mid-fifteenth century.

In 1433, he traveled to Rome as a representative of Zürich to attend the coronation of Sigismund of Luxembourg.

He lived in a house later called the Stüssihofstatt, situated some 100 m (330 ft) northeast of the Rathaus (47°22′21″N 8°32′37″E / 47.3724°N 8.5436°E / 47.3724; 8.5436).

During his term of office, Stüssi attempted to extend the rule and influence of his city.

Stüssi allied himself in 1442 with Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor against the Old Swiss Confederacy.

Rudolf Stüssi defends the bridge of St. Jakob, near Zurich, against the forces of the Old Swiss Confederacy during the Battle of St. Jakob an der Sihl (1443)
Niederdorf: Stüssihofstatt with Rudolf Stüssi memorial and Guild house zur Schneidern (tailors) at the left side, the former home Haus Königstuhl of Rudolf Stüssi
Memorial plate