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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Austrian Monarchy.
Unofficial part.
Botzen, 27 March. Today His Imperial and Royal Highness Archduke Rainer arrived here with his most serene consort and family.
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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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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.
1848 at a glance
The year 1848 in Merano and its surroundings was defined by the political upheavals of the March Revolution, the introduction of constitutional rights, and the repercussions of the Italian unrest. While the population formed rifle companies for territorial defense and raised donations for wounded soldiers, the region was directly integrated into the Frankfurt National Assembly through the deputy Beda Weber. At the same time, Merano remained a prominent spa destination, as evidenced by the summer stay of King William I of Württemberg. →
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"Arrival of Archduke Rainer in Bolzano." Der Bote für Tirol, 3 April 1848. https://digital.tessmann.it/tessmannDigital/Zeitungsarchiv/Seite/Zeitung/47/1/03.04.1848/152534/3. https://www.meran-archive.com/en/artikel/1848-04-03-ankunft-von-erzherzog-rainer-in-bozen