Pomník Karla Schulze a Pavla z Mosru v Horním Přímu

The Karl Schulz and Pavel z Mosru Monument is a sandstone pyramid in Dolní Přím, in the lower part of the village at the turn-off to Nový Přím. It commemorates the Austrian major general Karl Schulz and his adjutant, Lieutenant Pavel z Mosru, who were killed here on 3 July 1866 during the Battle of Hradec Králové, one of the largest clashes of the Austro-Prussian War. The monument belongs to a group of memorials in this part of Dolní Přím, an area that has been protected since 1997 as a historic battlefield monument zone.

Who was Karl Schulz?

Karl Schulz was born on 30 March 1807 in Mainz. He joined the army in 1824 as a cadet of the 49th Infantry Regiment, later rose to captain, and in 1849 became a major in the 47th Infantry Regiment. He served in Italian garrisons (Florence, Bologna, Milan) and received the Order of Leopold for his composure during the retreat from Solferino in 1859. In 1864 he was promoted to major general while serving in Zadar, and he later became commandant of the fortress at Rastatt.

What brought him to Hradec Králové?

On 23 June 1866 Schulz received orders to take command of a brigade in the Northern Army. He fought at the Battle of Skalice on 28 June 1866 and then in the decisive Battle of Hradec Králové on 3 July, where his brigade took part in fierce fighting in the woods near Horní Přím.

How did General Schulz die?

During the fighting in the forest Schulz was mortally wounded by several bullets, and his adjutant, Lieutenant Pavel z Mosru, was shot beside him. Captain Perizonius and soldiers of the Prussian 28th Infantry Regiment found the wounded general and carried him to the village of Horní Přím, where he died. He was buried temporarily in Horní Přím, and on 29 July 1866 his remains were moved to the cemetery in Hradec Králové. The emperor ordered a marble monument with a laurel wreath and an inscription honouring both officers' faithful performance of duty.

Why is the monument in Dolní Přím?

The sandstone pyramid in Dolní Přím marks the place where the two officers were killed, while a separate memorial in nearby Horní Přím marks the spot where General Schulz received his first wound. This distinction is typical of the whole 1866 battlefield, where individual monuments often mark a particular stage of the fighting or a person's death rather than a general burial place.

What else is there to know about the area?

Dolní Přím lies on the former battlefield of Hradec Králové (Königgrätz), fought on 3 July 1866. About 436,000 soldiers took part on the two sides combined, making it one of the largest battles of the 19th century fought on Czech lands. The whole battle area, which also takes in neighbouring Hořiněves, Sadová and Mokrovousy, holds nearly 500 monuments, cemeteries and memorial sites, reachable along marked walking and cycling routes.

Frequently asked questions

Whom does the monument in Dolní Přím commemorate?

The Austrian major general Karl Schulz and his adjutant, Lieutenant Pavel z Mosru, who fell on 3 July 1866 during the Battle of Hradec Králové.

What is the monument made of?

It is a sandstone pyramid in the lower part of Dolní Přím, at the turn-off to Nový Přím.

Where was General Schulz finally buried?

Temporarily in Horní Přím, and from 29 July 1866 in the cemetery in Hradec Králové.

Are there other similar monuments nearby?

Yes. The monument belongs to a group of memorials in the village, and the 1866 battlefield as a whole has nearly 500 monuments and memorial sites.