Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Joachim Haspinger




Joachim Haspinger monument in Klausen / Chiusa - Isarco Valley

Johann Simon Haspinger (28 October 1776 - 12 January 1858) was a Catholic priest and leader of the Tyrolese revolt against Napoleon.
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4 comments:

Sharon said...

Nice monument for a man with a cause.

September 24, 2013 at 3:32 PM
Gunn said...

I like the flowers more than the statue.

September 24, 2013 at 5:34 PM
VP said...

A Catholic priest was the leader of a Tyrolese revolt against Napoleon... I have to study a bit more history, thanks for the tip and for the image of the monument to this brave priest.

September 24, 2013 at 8:24 PM
Dina said...

He does look like he could really bash someone with that cross. ;)

September 25, 2013 at 8:25 AM

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