Chronicle

April 1848

Overview

In April 1848, the impact of the Italian uprisings also shaped life in Merano and its surrounding areas. Reports document the patriotic mobilization of the population in the Passier Valley and the formation of rifle companies for territorial defense against advancing irregular forces. At the same time, accounts from Bolzano and the Non Valley bear witness to military movements aimed at securing the region.

Articles

25 April 1848Der Bote für Tirol1840s5 tags

Mobilisation of the Passeier Schützen and the Volunteer Corps in Val di Non

In April 1848, two Schützen companies were formed in the Passeier Valley for territorial defence against advancing Italian irregulars, marching through Meran towards the Gampen Pass. A concurrent report from Kaltern describes the situation in Cles in the Val di Non, where volunteer corps under Scotti and Ceoli were stationed before Austrian forces and Tyrolean volunteers advanced.

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15 April 1848Der Bote für Tirol1840s4 tags

Report on the Sentiment and Mobilization in Passeier Valley

A report from Passeier denies rumors of alleged unrest against local authorities, detailing instead the population's patriotic mobilization in the spring of 1848 in response to uprisings in the Italian-speaking territories.

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3 April 1848Der Bote für Tirol1840s4 tags

Arrival of Archduke Rainer in Bolzano

A brief report on the arrival of Archduke Rainer of Austria and his family in Bolzano on 27 March 1848.

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