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Joachim Count of Schönburg-Glauchau

Glauchau, 4 Feb 1929 – Passau, 29 Sep 1998

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Facts and their sources

  • Born4 Feb 1929, GlauchauRecords disagree1 source
  • MarriedBeatrix, Countess of Schönburg-Glauchaunot verified1 source
  • Titlemember of the German Bundestag, 1990–1994not verified1 source
  • Died29 Sep 1998, PassauRecords disagree1 source

A life in time

  1. 4 Feb 1929

    Born in Glauchau

  2. 23 Feb 1960

    A daughter is born

  3. 1990–1994

    Member of the German Bundestag

  4. 29 Sep 1998

    Dies in Passau, aged 69

Family

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During his lifetime

He lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Glauchau.

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The 1920s · Joachim is born in Glauchau

In the news1923–1927

Currency restabilization fueled economic recovery by 1927

Following the restabilization of the currency in late 1923, Germany secured 800 million gold marks in foreign loans by 1927, which helped industrial production return to 1913 levels.

Getting around

Railways dominated long-distance travel by 1914

By 1914, Germany had one of the world's densest railway networks, which by then far outperformed road transport in both speed and cost for long-distance travel. Express trains reached speeds of 90 to 100 kilometers per hour, allowing travel from Berlin to Munich in a significantly reduced time compared to previous eras.

At the table

Survival diets and rural sourcing

During times of severe inflation and food shortages, families often relied on potatoes and legumes, as meat, eggs, and butter became luxury items that disappeared from many tables. Many city dwellers engaged in so-called hamster trips to the countryside to obtain food directly from farmers when supplies in shops were scarce.

The Great Depression. The Wall Street Crash of 1929 set off a world depression: banks failed, work vanished and coffee prices collapsed in Brazil.Around the world · 1929–1939

The Great Depression. The Wall Street Crash of 1929 set off a world depression: banks failed, work vanished and coffee prices collapsed in Brazil.

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What people wore

Popular Boys' Clothing Styles

The sailor suit was the single most popular outfit for boys during this period, reflecting the Imperial German Navy's expansion. Younger boys also typically wore knickerbockers, which are trousers gathered just below the knee, often paired with short jackets.

Music

Popular dances and home music consumption

People embraced new dances like the Charleston, foxtrot, shimmy, and tango, often using record players and radios to enjoy the music at home.

Daily life

Schooling and Daily Costs for Children

Children typically attended day schools, carrying their books and lunches in long tin satchels. At schools like the Pestalozzi Fröbel Haus, pupils could purchase milk for 5 pfennigs or dine at school for 10 pfennigs.