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2 unusual facts about Zu Mantua in Banden


Zu Mantua in Banden

Zu Mantua in Banden (also known as the Andreas-Hofer-Lied) is one of the most popular folk songs and, since 1948, the official anthem of the current Austrian State of Tyrol, i.e. the Northern and Eastern part of the former County of Tyrol.

After Emperor Francis I of Austria had signed the Treaty of Schönbrunn, Hofer fought a losing battle.



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