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Juan Cossío

Ciudad Real, 1640 – Kingdom of Naples, 1701

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  • Born1640, Ciudad Realnot verified1 source
  • Died1701, Kingdom of Naplesnot verified1 source
  • FatherPhilip IV of Spainnot verified1 source
  • MotherTomasa Aldananot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 1640

    Born in Ciudad Real

  2. 1701

    Dies in Kingdom of Naples

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During his lifetime

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

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The 1640s · Juan is born in Ciudad Real

In the news1647–1654

Plague epidemic ravages Spanish regions

A widespread plague outbreak began in Valencia in 1647, devastating various regions across Spain until its final decline in 1654.

Getting around

Common modes of seventeenth-century travel

People traveled mainly on foot, on horseback, or in mule-drawn litters and carts, as carriages were often uncomfortable due to a lack of suspension. The wealthy sometimes used litters or carriages, while the general population relied on horses, mules, or walking.

In the news1640

Catalan peasant revolt in 1640

During the winter of 1640, a peasant uprising broke out in Catalonia against Spanish troops stationed there, leading to political instability.

Daily life

Accessing water for daily use

While wealthy households might have a private well, most ordinary families had to carry water from the nearest public fountain to their homes.

What people wore

Extreme Baroque Fashion

Farthingales became so enormously wide that two women could stand apart yet still have their skirts touch, effectively occupying the space of a canopy. Women also used corrosive mercury sublimate to whiten their faces, often applying excessive amounts of blush.

Music

The controversial zarabanda dance

The zarabanda was a popular but controversial dance known for its lascivious movements, often accompanied by singing, guitar, tambourine, and castanets.

At the table

The staple olla stew for commoners

The staple dish for commoners was a thick stew known as olla, which was simmered for hours and often thickened with flour made from wheat or millet, popularly called flour of the poor. It typically consisted of available legumes, such as chickpeas, beans, or fava beans, and vegetables like turnips.