Tyrolean Rebellion Collection

Head study for the “Scene from the Tyrolean Struggle for Freedom”, around 1840. Creator: Johann Peter Krafft
Head study for the "Scene from the Tyrolean Struggle for Freedom", around 1840

Head study for the “Scene from the Tyrolean Struggle for Freedom”, around 1840. Creator: Johann Peter Krafft
Head study for the "Scene from the Tyrolean Struggle for Freedom", around 1840

Scene of the Tyrolean War in the year 1809, 1822-1837. Creator: Niels Simonsen
Scene of the Tyrolean War in the year 1809, 1822-1837

Tyrolean rebels fighting the French army at the Battle of the Sachsenklemme, 1809 (engraving)
3647630 Tyrolean rebels fighting the French army at the Battle of the Sachsenklemme, 1809 (engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Victory of the Tyroleans over the French at the Battle of Bergisel, Austria, 1809 (engraving)
5216927 Victory of the Tyroleans over the French at the Battle of Bergisel, Austria, 1809 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Andreas Hofer, leader of the Tyrolean Rebellion against French occupation during the War of the Fifth Coalition
3647626 Andreas Hofer, leader of the Tyrolean Rebellion against French occupation during the War of the Fifth Coalition (engraving) by German School

The Tyrolean struggle for freedom, 1809, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Tyrolean struggle for freedom, 1809, (1936). Freiheitskampf Der Tiroler, 1809. The Tyrolean Rebellion of 1809 was an uprising of peasants in the County of Tyrol

The Capuchin friar Joachim Haspinger, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Capuchin friar Joachim Haspinger, (1936). Der Kapuzinermonch Joachim Haspinger. Johann Simon (Joachim) Haspinger (1776-1858) was a priest and a leader of the Tyrolean Rebellion

The Tyrolean Rebellion, 1809, (1936). Creator: Unknown
The Tyrolean Rebellion, 1809, (1936). Vor Dem Aufstand in Tirol, 1809. The Tyrolean Rebellion of 1809 was an uprising of peasants in the County of Tyrol (which today lies between Italy and Austria)

A Tyrolean peasant family defends their house against attacking soldiers. (Scene from the 1809 Tyrol)
A Tyrolean peasant family defends their house against attacking soldiers. (Scene from the 1809 Tyrolean rebellion). Private Collection

Andreas Hofer and his Compatriots, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Andreas Hofer and his Compatriots, 1882. Private Collection

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The Tyrolean Rebellion was a historic uprising that took place in the Austrian region of Tyrol during the early 19th century. Led by Andreas Hofer, a local innkeeper turned rebel leader, the rebellion aimed to overthrow French and Bavarian occupation forces and restore Tyrol's independence. Hofer rallied his fellow Tyroleans to take up arms against their oppressors, using guerilla tactics and mountain warfare to outmaneuver larger enemy forces. Despite facing overwhelming odds, the rebels managed to score several impressive victories and briefly succeeded in driving out the invaders. However, their success was short-lived as Napoleon's armies quickly regrouped and launched a devastating counterattack. The rebellion ultimately ended in defeat for the Tyroleans, with many of its leaders captured or executed. Despite its failure, the Tyrolean Rebellion remains a symbol of resistance against foreign domination and an inspiration for future generations of freedom fighters. The bravery and determination shown by Andreas Hofer and his followers continue to be celebrated in Austrian folklore and history books alike.