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At a coincidental meeting with knight Geo Cacher (he stayed at this time for studies in Kremsmuenster ):

hello! Nice to meet you at this area!!
- Hi,would have still some time - Now you can tell me the history around this Herberstorff.  
Oh, these. With a dicegame perhaps, after the traditional counting method of my congregation??? -.... OK 2,3,1,4,2 - I have 2.

Earl of Herberstorff was since 1620 a governor from the emperor Ferdinand II. in the bavarian conquered and pawned country.He reside in the Castle Linz as chief of the bavarian administration in upper austria.
Emperor Ferdinands desire of recatholizism took place under his direction .

1,5,4,4,2 - results in 4 - Now, not at all so heavily, amusing congregation;)

A roman-catholic clergyman was about to be installed in the parish of Frankenburg in 1625- this was deeply protestant at this time . 1.1.2.3.2 (A)
An rebellion finally sparked off. - ....- The peasants chased the priest away and started besieging the curator's residence at Frankenburg. ....- 1.4.1.4.1 (E)

But after only few days the rebellion crumbled,andwith a promised pardon and mercy, the rebels surrendered and gave up their siege
Adam earl of Herberstorff also guaranteed lenience. ... 5.3.1.3.4 (B)
When he announced to sit in judgement ,all male inhabitants of the county - more then 5000 - have to arrive at the court ... 3,2,5,2,3 (F) .

Among them were also the 36 presumed ringleaders of the rebellion. His "lenience" was terrible: This 36 committeemen had to roll the dices to play for their lives. ....6.6.2.3.1 (C)
17 of them were brought to death by rope on the spot. 1 further could be protected on request. This cruel episode marked the outbreak of the Upper Austrian peasants' war in the 17th century. ....5,5,1,6,1 (G)

The farmers besieged earl of Herberstorff in Linz. With the help of imperial and bavarian troops the rebellion could be thrashed. After Upper Austria was released 1628 from the bavarian pledge rule, the emperor appointed on 5 may Herberrstorf as landlord of Upper Austria. ....2,2,2,2,2 (D)

- Yes, the Game of dice of Frankenburg" -Since 1925 - all odd years in the summer month this salient happening of the municipality is after-played. Also over 400 layman actors - among them numerous descendants of the condemned of that time. On the largest nature free light stage of Europe - with place for 3000 visitors in a natural scene. - ...6,3,5,6,3 (H)

No surprise to me,that this happening is unforgotten until today -thought it is showing where fanatismus and intolerance can lead.

So, I must leave - however we meet surely again!

Cache at N48 03.593 - A.BCD and E013 29.870 - E.FGH - bring along a pencil to log!