Andreas Hofer
Leader of armed resistance by the people of Tirol against Napoleonic and Bavarian invasion (1767-1810)
1767 — 1810
Quick Facts
Profession
Leader of armed resistance by the people of Tirol against Napoleonic and Bavarian invasion (1767-1810)
Born
November 22, 1767
Died
1810 (age ~43)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
farmer, military leader
Habsburg monarchyBorn in SandwirtDied in Mantua
1767
Born in Sandwirt (1767-11-22)
1810
Died in Mantua
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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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Who is Andreas Hofer?+
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.
What does the name Andreas mean?+
The name Andreas means "male given name (Ανδρέας)". It is of German origin.
When was Andreas Hofer born?+
Andreas Hofer was born on November 22, 1767.
When did Andreas Hofer die?+
Andreas Hofer died in 1810, at approximately 43 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Ανδρέας)
The name Andreas is of German origin, meaning "male given name (Ανδρέας)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andreas — November 22, 1767
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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