Episode 2 of 2
Wagner's Participation and Flight
- When
- 9 May 1849
- Where
- Dresden
Richard Wagner played a minor supporting role in the uprising, supporting the provisional government. On 9 May 1849, he left Dresden for Switzerland to avoid arrest.
Wagner, the Royal Saxon Court Conductor, played a minor supporting role in the May Uprising. He supported the provisional government during the events. On 9 May 1849, together with the leaders of the uprising, Wagner left Dresden for Switzerland to avoid arrest, following the suppression of the revolt.
Sources
- Richard Wagner Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
- German revolutions of 1848–1849 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
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