Chronicle

July 1826

Overview

Historical documents from July 1826 shed light on the development of the mountain community of Hafling from its first mention in 1166 to the 17th century. The focus lies on ecclesiastical administrative structures, historical contracts, and the documentation of a plague epidemic in 1636 and 1637 that resulted in 62 deaths.

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17 July 1826Der Bote für Tirol1819–18295 tags

Supplement to the Chronicle of the Plague in Vinschgau and the Merano Area

A 1638 document from the curacy of Hafling records the outbreak of the plague in the autumn of 1636 around Vöran and Hafling, which claimed 62 lives. To avert the pestilence, the local community donated church banners and vowed to hold solemn processions.

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17 July 1826Der Bote für Tirol1819–18295 tags

Historical Notes on the Mountain Community of Hafling

A historical overview examines the background of the mountain community of Hafling from its first mention in 1166 to the establishment of its own curacy in the sixteenth century. Alongside demographic details on farmsteads and inhabitants, the account documents charters by the Prince-Bishops of Trent and agreements with the parish of Mais and Stams Abbey.

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