Journey of the King of Württemberg to Meran for a Whey Cure
The King of Württemberg travels to Meran for a several-week whey cure due to health considerations. During his absence, the Crown Prince takes over the administration of government affairs.
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Germany.
Stuttgart, 26 July. According to an official report in the Schwäbischer Merkur, His Royal Majesty has seen himself prompted by health considerations to depart for Meran for several weeks to take a whey cure, having set out yesterday evening. For the duration of His Majesty's absence, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has assumed the direction of government affairs. (A.P.Z.)
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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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"Journey of the King of Württemberg to Meran for a Whey Cure." Der Bote für Tirol, 31 July 1848. https://digital.tessmann.it/tessmannDigital/Zeitungsarchiv/Seite/Zeitung/47/1/31.07.1848/152602/3. https://www.meran-archive.com/en/artikel/1848-07-31-reise-des-koenigs-von-wuerttemberg-zur-molkenkur-nach-meran