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Conrad von Reventlow

Copenhagen, 21 Apr 1644 – Clausholm Castle, 21 Jul 1708

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Facts and their sources

  • Born21 Apr 1644, Copenhagennot verified1 source
  • Died21 Jul 1708, Clausholm Castlenot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 21 Apr 1644

    Born in Copenhagen

  2. 16 Apr 1693

    A daughter is born

  3. 21 Jul 1708

    Dies in Clausholm Castle, aged 64

Family

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Children · 1

During his lifetime

He lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Copenhagen.

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1640s · Conrad is born in Copenhagen

In the news1638–1640

Sound toll increased for state revenue

King Christian IV increased the Sound toll on foreign ships starting in 1638 to fund state debts and military construction.

Getting around

Travel by horse, wagon, and ferry

In 17th-century Denmark, people traveled between towns primarily by horse and wagon, on horseback, or on foot, as no railways or steamships existed during this period. Cross-country travel often required crossing water bodies using established ferry routes to connect the different Danish provinces.

In the news1644–1645

Swedish forces invade Jutland

A Swedish invasion of Jutland in 1644 caused widespread disruption to the rural economy and population.

Daily life

Water quality concerns

Due to poor water quality, drinking plain water was often avoided or discouraged, with some people preferring to boil it slowly to remove impurities.

What people wore

Value of linen clothing

In 1641, three new linen shirts were valued at three daler and three mark, showing the significant value of textiles.

Music

Payment customs for public musicians

Musicians were paid set fees for performances at public events, but they often received extra coins when a plate was passed among the guests.

At the table

Daily diet relied on porridge and kale

Daily meals for ordinary people were simple and centered on staples like porridge and bread, while kale was a crucial winter vitamin source because it could survive outdoors year-round. Porridge and bread were essential parts of every meal, and meat or fish were consumed when available, often salted or dried.