Andreas Hofer was a Tyrolean innkeeper and drover who became the leader of the 1809 Tyrolean Rebellion during the War of the Fifth Coalition. Hofer, besides that, led troops in the battles of Bergisel during the rebellion. He was subsequently captured and executed.
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Sandhof in St. Leonhard where Hofer was born and lived
On the eve of the Battle of Bergisel, 1900 painting by Franz Defregger. Andreas Hofer(Right of center), Count Stephan Krismer (Left of center, Bottom)
Painting depicting Hofer and his troops liberating his people from foreign occupation
Count Stephan Krismer von Krismerhof
Tyroleans defeated the Bavarian troops at Battle of Sterzing
Franz Raffl reveals the hideout of Andreas Hofer
Hofer's execution in MantuaIn their orbit 2
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ItalyStatus
deceased
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Lived 1767 to 1810 · aged 42
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