King Leopold of Belgium Expected in Meran for the Grape Cure
A brief notice announces the upcoming visit of King Leopold of Belgium to Meran. The monarch plans to spend three weeks in strict incognito to take the grape cure.
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Austrian Monarchy.
Tyrol.
Meran, 18 Sept. His Majesty King Leopold of Belgium is expected here shortly, in order to undergo the grape cure for three weeks, which he intends to spend here in the strictest incognito.
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1846 at a glance
The year 1846 in Merano was characterized by active construction on sacred and historical buildings, social engagement, and a growing influx of high-ranking guests. Prominent figures such as Archduke Johann, King Frederick Augustus II of Saxony, and King Leopold of Belgium visited the region, further solidifying Merano's rising status as a spa resort. At the same time, church affairs, regional solidarity, and peaceful coexistence among different denominations shaped the daily life of the local community. →
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"King Leopold of Belgium Expected in Meran for the Grape Cure." Der Bote für Tirol, 24 September 1846. https://digital.tessmann.it/tessmannDigital/Zeitungsarchiv/Seite/Zeitung/47/1/24.09.1846/152375/1. https://www.meran-archive.com/en/artikel/1846-09-24-koenig-leopold-von-belgien-zur-traubenkur-in-meran-erwartet