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Maurice Henry, Prince of Nassau-Hadamar

Hadamar, 23 Apr 1626 – Hadamar, 24 Jan 1679

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Facts and their sources

  • Born23 Apr 1626, Hadamarnot verified1 source
  • TitleFürst, 1653–1679not verified1 source
  • Died24 Jan 1679, Hadamarnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 23 Apr 1626

    Born in Hadamar

  2. 1653–1679

    Fürst

  3. 6 Jun 1660

    A daughter is born

  4. 24 Jan 1679

    Dies in Hadamar, aged 52

Family

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During his lifetime

He lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Hadamar.

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The 1620s · Maurice is born in Hadamar

In the news1618–1623

The Kipper and Wipper Economic Crisis

Between 1618 and 1623, Germany suffered the Kipper and Wipper economic crisis, where rulers debased coins by reducing silver content, causing rapid inflation. This made it impossible for people with fixed incomes, such as teachers and pensioners, to afford basic living expenses.

At the table

Beer and Wine Instead of Water

Alcoholic beverages like beer and wine were consumed regularly instead of water, as local well water was often contaminated. Adults and children commonly drank beer, with residents of some regions consuming 2 to 3 litres daily.

What people wore

Standardized Outfits for the Poor

Charity donations in Nuremberg provided the poor with a standardized annual outfit, including a black woollen coat, waistcoat, stockings, hat, white linen shirt, and shoes, which remained unchanged for centuries.

Getting around

Walking and riding were primary modes of travel

Most ordinary people traveled on foot, taking 20 to 40 kilometers per day, while wealthier individuals rode horses or traveled in carriages.

What it cost

Cost of food and shoes

In 1620–1622, a pair of men's shoes cost 17 to 20 Schillinge, while a pound of beef or pork cost between 0.8 and 1.5 Mariengroschen.

Music

Versatile Town Instruments

Town musicians often played versatile instruments like the cornett, a wooden instrument with a sweet, singing tone, which was used for indoor and outdoor performances.

Daily life

Shared living spaces under one roof

Rural families often lived in timber-framed houses under the same roof as their livestock, sharing space with multiple generations and servants. Living areas were often dark and smoky due to open hearths without chimneys, with light provided by small windows or simple peep-holes.