Innere Stadt in Wien, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)

Johann Pollet

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 15, 2017

1. Johann Pollet Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Vor dem Burgtor widersetzte sich am 13. März 1848 der Oberfeuerwerker Johann Pollet mit Gefahr seines eigenen Lebens dem Befehl die Kanonen gegen die Volksmenge abzufeuern

(English translation:)

In front of the palace gate, on March 13, 1848, and at great risk to his own life, Officer Johann Pollet refused the order to fire the cannons at the crowd

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is March 13, 1848.

Location. 48° 12.498′ N, 16° 21.986′ E. Marker is in Wien. It is in Innere Stadt. Marker is at the intersection of Michaelerplatz and Herrengasse, on the left when traveling north on Michaelerplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Michaelerplatz 2, Wien 1010, Austria. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joseph Haydn (within shouting distance of this marker); Stefan Graf Szechenyi / Gróf Szechenyi István (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Michael's Church Women's World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Das alte Burgtheater / The Old Court Theater

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Das Michaeler Bierhaus (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Frederic Chopin (about 90 meters away); Dietrich von Hildebrand (about 150 meters away); Johann Nestroy (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wien.

Also see . . .
1. Pollet, Johann (Austria Forum). "b. Prague (Czech Republic), 1814, d. Vienna, Sept. 13, 1872, officer. Hero of the 1848 March Revolution in Vienna; on March 13 he refused to obey Archduke Maximilian's order to fire into the crowd of demonstrators." (Submitted on August 14, 2018.)

2. German revolutions of 1848–49 (Wikipedia). "On March 13, 1848 university students mounted a large street demonstration in Vienna, and it was covered by the press across the German-speaking states. Following the important, but relatively minor, demonstrations against Lola Montez in Bavaria on February 9, 1848, the first major revolt of 1848 in German lands occurred in Vienna on March 13, 1848. The demonstrating students in Vienna had been restive and were encouraged by a sermon of Anton Füster, a liberal priest, on Sunday, March 12, 1848 in their university chapel. The

Johann Pollet Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 15, 2017

2. Johann Pollet Marker - wide view

student demonstrators demanded a constitution and a constituent assembly elected by universal male suffrage. Emperor Ferdinand and his chief advisor Metternich directed troops to crush the demonstration. When demonstrators moved to the streets near the palace, the troops fired on the students, killing several. The new working class of Vienna joined the student demonstrations, developing an armed insurrection. The Diet of Lower Austria demanded Metternich's resignation. With no forces rallying to Metternich's defense, Ferdinand reluctantly complied and dismissed him. The former chancellor went into exile in London." (Submitted on August 14, 2018.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.