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Princess Marie of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt

Rudolstadt, 29 Jan 1850 – The Hague, 22 Apr 1922

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A life in time

  1. 29 Jan 1850

    Born in Rudolstadt

  2. 1869–1876

    4 children are born

  3. 22 Apr 1922

    Dies in The Hague, aged 72

Family

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Parents

Partner

Children · 4

During her lifetime

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

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

The 1850s · Princess is born in Rudolstadt

In the news1856

Abolition of Milling Restrictions

In 1856, the government abolished restrictive milling legislation, allowing the construction of steam-driven milling factories that produced cheaper bread for the public.

What people wore

Protecting Skin from the Sun

Women wore a white, coif-like cap on weekdays to protect their skin from the sun, as being suntanned was not considered fashionable.

Getting around

Limitations of mail-coach travel

Before railways became dominant, mail-coaches reached speeds of 8 to 12.7 km/h, but their daily range was limited to around 100 kilometers due to frequent stops, meals, and border controls.

The Crimean War. Britain, France and the Ottomans fought Russia in Crimea; Florence Nightingale’s nurses changed how the wounded were cared for.In Europe · 1853–1856

The Crimean War. Britain, France and the Ottomans fought Russia in Crimea; Florence Nightingale’s nurses changed how the wounded were cared for.

William Simpson, artist (1823-1899) E[dmond]. Morin, lithographer (1824 - 1882), · public domain

In the news1855

Opening of Amsterdam-Utrecht Railway

In 1855, the Amsterdam-Utrecht railway line began operating, marking a significant step in the nationwide expansion of rail transport that boosted mobility and industrialization.

Music

Singing was a common group leisure activity

People often sang together after work or during leisure time, such as when farm workers returned home with their tools or during Sunday afternoon strolls.

Daily life

Compulsory schooling and kindergarten costs

Children were required to attend school from ages six to fourteen, often carrying books in long tin satchels. In model kindergartens, families could pay fees between sixpence and three shillings a month for care and meals.