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Infanta Adelgundes, Duchess of Guimarães

Bronnbach, 10 Nov 1858 – Bern, 15 Apr 1946

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A life in time

  1. 10 Nov 1858

    Born in Bronnbach

  2. 15 Apr 1946

    Dies in Bern, aged 87

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During her lifetime

She lived through 10 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Bronnbach.

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The 1850s · Infanta is born in Bronnbach

In the news1852

1852 Railway Act promotes industrial growth

The 1852 Railway Act empowered private companies to build Switzerland's rail network, which became a vital driver of industrial modernization.

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.

Italy is unified. Garibaldi, Cavour and Victor Emmanuel joined the Italian states into one kingdom, with Rome its capital from 1871.In Europe · 1859–1871

Italy is unified. Garibaldi, Cavour and Victor Emmanuel joined the Italian states into one kingdom, with Rome its capital from 1871.

Baldassare Verazzi (1819-1886) · public domain

In the news1850

Introduction of the Swiss franc in 1850

In 1850, Switzerland adopted the Swiss franc as a single national currency, replacing various local cantonal currencies.

Music

Rise of male choirs and music festivals

The 19th century saw a massive surge in male choirs, known as Liedertafel, which moved from private social gatherings to public music festivals.

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.