Julius Mayr

Following that year, he started medical studies at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, completing his education in 1878.

One year later, in 1879, he obtained a PhD, with a dissertation on “Historical Sketches of Erysipelas.“ He continued his medical education at the universities of Vienna, Berlin, Prague and Budapest.

1898: Inauguration of the secured mountain path, "Dr Julius Mayr Weg", which leads from the Brünnsteinhaus (1,360 m) to the summit of the Brünnstein (1,634 m).

Due to his education as a court physician, a surgeon, and his additional specialisation in ophthalmology, Julius Mayr was able to perform laparotomies, amputations, squint and cataract surgeries.

[citation needed] The routine assessments carried out by the Royal Governments of Upper and Lower Bavaria attest to his outstanding educational and medical qualifications and hence his aptitude for the position of Royal District Medical Officer, First Class, for which Julius Mayr had successfully applied (job location Bogen/Lower Bavaria).

Diverticula in his esophagus and the daily need to self-introduce a probe and flush his stomach forced him to give up his profession.

While living in Rotthalmünster, young Julius must have inherited a strong love for the mountains, for hiking and nature from his father.

The secured mountain path from the Brünnsteinhaus (1,360 m) to the summit of the Brünnstein (1,634 m), completed in 1898, still bears his name: Dr Julius Mayr Weg.

It not only describes the life and work of the master, but it also recounts the friendship between Johann Sperl, Leibl and Julius Mayr.

In his stories Julius Mayr drew vivid, often lyrical and moody images, partly sketched in romantic hues.

The language, rhythm and motifs he used distinctly echo known classics, especially Schiller (William Tell, Die Piccolomini) and Goethe (Gretchen Tragedy).

[citation needed] In the early 1930s, Mayr spoke out passionately against the hypocritical, demagogic and ruthless activities of the Nazis.

Even in the final scene of Sigbot von Falkenstein he alludes to arson, murder and the terror taking place at that time.