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Princess Marie Gabriele of Luxembourg

Colmar-Berg, 2 Aug 1925 – Ledreborg, 9 Feb 2023

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A life in time

  1. 2 Aug 1925

    Born in Colmar-Berg

  2. 1952–1962

    7 children are born

  3. 9 Feb 2023

    Dies in Ledreborg, aged 97

Family

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Parents

Partner

Children · 7

During her lifetime

She lived through 11 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Colmar-Berg.

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

The 1920s · Princess is born in Colmar-Berg

In the news1928

First traffic light installed (1928)

The first traffic light in Denmark was installed at the intersection of Frederiksborggade and Nørre Farimagsgade.

What people wore

Pride in household linens and curtains

Luxembourgish housewives took immense pride in their household linens, often comparing the ornate lace curtains in their windows to delicate personal undergarments.

Getting around

Bus travel to Kirchberg

A private bus service between the railway station and Kirchberg operated twice on weekdays and four times on market days or Sundays, with a journey time of 30 minutes.

The Spanish flu. A flu pandemic infected a third of humanity and killed some 50 million people, more than the war that had just ended.Around the world · 1918–1920

The Spanish flu. A flu pandemic infected a third of humanity and killed some 50 million people, more than the war that had just ended.

Otis Historical Archives, National Museum of Health and Medicine · public domain

In the news1921

First hot dog stands appear (1921)

The first six hot dog stands appeared in the streets of Copenhagen.

Music

Wooden rattles replaced bells during Easter week

During Holy Week, church bells traditionally flew to Rome, so children used wooden rattles and drums to announce services and collect treats.

Daily life

Lack of basic home amenities

Around 1900, many simple homes in Luxembourg lacked basic amenities like running water, gas, electricity, and indoor toilets. People often relied on outdoor latrines characterized by a simple heart-shaped cutout in the door.