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Sophia von Buxhoeveden

10 Nov 1778 – 4 Aug 1829

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  • Born10 Nov 1778not verified1 source
  • MarriedArkady Nelidovnot verified1 source
  • Died4 Aug 1829not verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 10 Nov 1778

    Born

  2. 1814

    A daughter is born

  3. 4 Aug 1829

    Dies, aged 50

Family

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Children · 1

During her lifetime

She lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like.

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The 1770s · Sophia is born

In the news1773–1775

The Pugachev Peasant Revolt

A massive peasant and Cossack uprising led by Yemelyan Pugachev broke out, threatening the social structure of the empire.

What people wore

Inherited silk festive clothing of wealthy families

Merchant and wealthy peasant women cherished festive clothing made from thick silk fabrics like satin and brocade, which were passed down through generations. These colorful, expensive garments were often adorned with large, bright floral patterns that reflected a blend of European trends and traditional folk art.

Daily life

Peasant hygiene and living conditions

Peasant life included poor hygiene, as families often shared a single dirty cloth for two weeks to wipe their hands, faces, and kitchenware. In winter, young livestock were sometimes kept inside the peasant cabin, which, combined with smoky air, negatively affected living conditions and health.

In the news1771

The 1771 Moscow Plague Epidemic

A devastating bubonic plague epidemic killed between 52,000 and 100,000 people in Moscow, about one-sixth to one-third of the city's population.

Music

Popular Portable Clavichords for Outdoor Music

Clavichords became very popular in the eighteenth century and were nicknamed picnic pianos because their small size allowed them to be easily taken outdoors to accompany people in parks.

In Europe1772–1795

Poland is partitioned

Russia, Prussia and Austria divided Poland among themselves in three steps until, in 1795, it vanished from the map for 123 years.

Getting around

Average travel speed by carriage

In the 18th century, the average speed of travel for noble families using their own horses and carriages was about 5 km/h.