Innenstadt in Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria — Central Europe (Eastern Alps)
Andreas Hofer
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 14, 2013
1. Andreas Hofer Marker
Hause hatte anno 1809
Andreas Hofer
wiederholt Aufenthalt während der Kämpfe für die Befreiung des Vaterlandes. Hier wurde auch am 2. Novemb. 1809 die Unterwerfung beschlossen:
“Nun in Gottes Namen, es wirds unser lieber Herrgott wohl alles recht machen” sprach gottergeben Hofer im festen Vertrauen auf die endliche Befreiung Tirols und seine Wiedervereinigung mit dem geliebten Kaiserhause. Dem Andenken des Sandwirts u. seiner Mitkämpfer setzte diesen Stein zur Hundertjahrfeier der gegenwartige Besitzer
Johann Paul Camerlander
unter Teilnahme des patriotischen Volkes d. Wipptals am 29. Juni 1909.
vom familieneigenen
Gasthof Steinbock
in Steinach am Brenner
German-English translation:
In this house during the year 1809 Andreas Hofer repeatedly stayed the during struggle for the liberation of the country. It was also here on November 2, 1809 that the decision to capitulate was made: "And in God's name, it now rests with Him to make it right " Hofer said prophetically and with firm faith in the eventual liberation of the Tyrol and its reunion with the beloved Imperial House (of Austria). This tablet was installed on the centenary (of the event)
this page online
(panel below)
This panel comes from the family-owned Steinbock Inn, Steinach am Brenner
Erected 1909 by Gasthof Steinbock.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is June 29, 1532.
Location. 47° 16.109′ N, 11° 23.557′ 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. To Mantua in Chains (The Song of Andreas Hofer) (here, next to this marker); The Speech (here, next to this marker); Goethe Stayed Here (a few steps from this marker); "Golden Eagle" (a few steps from this marker); Old Government Building (a few steps from this marker); Hölblinghaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Jakob Hutter (within shouting distance of this marker); "Ottoburg" Castle (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Innenstadt.
More about this marker.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 14, 2013
2. Andreas Hofer Marker
The marker is located inside this arched entrance.
Also see . . .
1. Andreas Hofer - Wikipedia. He was an innkeeper turned politician who fought for Austria against the French during the War of the Third Coalition. In 1809, he became the leader of a rebellion against Franco-Bavarian forces that sparked the War of the Fifth Coalition. He was subsequently captured and executed. (Submitted on August 27, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
2. Andreas Hofer. The Catholic Encyclopedia entry for Andreas Hofer. Although the marker notes his capitulation on November 2, 1809 (following the defeat of the Tyrolean rebels at Berg Isl the preceding day), his capitulation was not permanent, as the entry notes: "...The renewed success of the French general and the Bavarian crown prince (afterwards Ludwig I) now determined Hofer to surrender; trusting however, to his friends and to false rumours, he changed his mind and decided to fight to the last. The mighty columns of the allies soon crushed all resistance, and the leaders of the peasant army saw that nothing remained but flight; Hofer alone remained and went into hiding." A price was put on his head, and he was then betrayed, captured, and then taken to Mantua for trial. Napoleon is said to have ordered "give him a fair trial
Photographed By Unknown
3. Posthumous painting of Andreas Hofer
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 856 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
