Innenstadt in Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
The Speech
Anrede
“Grüass enk Gott meine liab’n Schbrucker, weil ös mi zum Oberkomandanten gwöllt hobt,so bini i holt do, es seyn ober a viell andere do, die koani Schbrucker sein. Alle do; dö unter meinen Waffenbrüder seyn wöll’n, dö müasst’n für Gott, Kaiser u. Voterland, als tapfere, rödle und brave Tiroler streiten, dö meine Waffenbrüder wern wöll’n; dö ober dös nit tüan wöll’n dö söll’n hoam gien, i roth enks, u. dö mit mir gien, dö söll’n mi nit verlass’n i wer enck a nit verlass’n so wahr i hoass Andere Hofer, gsogt hob i enck’s g’sech’n hob’s mi, bsied enk Gott.”
German (and Tyrolese)-English translation:
On August 15, 1809, Andreas Hofer gave this speech from the Golden Eagle Inn to a crowd of townspeople and troops gathered below:
"God bless you, dear people of Innsbruck! As you wanted me to become your commander-in-chief, I am now here among you. But there also are many other Tyrolese who are not inhabitants of Innsbruck (here with us). All those who wish to be my comrades must fight as brave and honest Tyrolese for God, the Emperor, and our Fatherland. Those who are unwilling to do so must go back to their homes. Those who wish to become my comrades shall never desert me. Nor shall I desert you either, as sure as my name is Andreas Hofer! You have seen me now, and heard what I have to say to you; therefore farewell and God bless!"
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 47° 16.109′ N, 11° 23.552′ E. Marker is in Innenstadt, Tirol (Tyrol), in Innsbruck. Marker is on Herzog-Friedrich-Straße, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Herzog-Friedrich-Straße 8, Innenstadt, Tirol 6020, Austria. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Goethe Stayed Here (here, next to this marker); "Golden Eagle" (here, next to this marker); Andreas Hofer (here, next to this marker); To Mantua in Chains (The Song of Andreas Hofer) (a few steps from this marker); Old Government Building (a few steps from this marker); "Ottoburg" Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Hölblinghaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Jakob Hutter (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Innenstadt.
More about this marker. This marker is located in the portico of the Goldener Adler Gasthof.
Regarding The Speech. The speech as transcribed on the marker is in the Tyrolese dialect; the English-language translation given, here somewhat modified, was taken from the 1905 English-language novel by Luise Muelbach, Andreas Hofer: an Historical Novel. Although from a novel, the translation very closely follows the speech as transcribed on the marker.
Additional keywords. Napoleonic Wars
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