Andreas Hofer was a Tyrolean innkeeper and patriot. He was the leader of a rebellion against Napoleon's forces. Andreas Hofer was born 1767 in St. Leonhard in Passeier, South Tyrol (now part of Italy). His father was an innkeeper of "Sandwirt" inn and Andreas followed in his footsteps when he inherited the establishment. He also traded wine and horses in northern Italy and learned the language. He married Anna Ladurner. Wikipedia
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