Students at the University publicly proclaimed him a hero. His action triggered bloody reprisals by socialists, communists and anarchists in Munich in which a number of people were killed, including Prince Gustav of Thurn and Taxis.
The university students enthusiastically endorsed him as a hero. However, his bold move provoked fierce counterattacks by socialist, communist, and anarchist groups in Munich, leading to the tragic loss of life among several individuals, including Prince Gustav of Thurn and Taxis.