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Helen of the Palatinate

Heidelberg, 18 Feb 1493 – Schwerin, 14 Aug 1524

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  1. 18 Feb 1493

    Born in Heidelberg

  2. 14 Aug 1524

    Dies in Schwerin, aged 31

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During her lifetime

She lived through 4 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Heidelberg.

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The 1490s · Helen is born in Heidelberg

News and letters

Long-Distance Messenger Travel

Saxon court messengers could travel 183 Saxon miles, approximately 1500 kilometers, on horseback to deliver letters and were paid 8 pence per mile plus expenses.

News and letters

Local Courier Compensation

Local messengers, known as Amtsboten, were responsible for regional deliveries and were often compensated simply with food and beer.