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Prince Michel of Bourbon-Parma

16th arrondissement of Paris, 4 Mar 1926 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 7 Jul 2018

10 facts3 sources

Facts and their sources

A life in time

  1. 4 Mar 1926

    Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris

  2. 1952–1977

    6 children are born

  3. 7 Jul 2018

    Dies in Neuilly-sur-Seine, aged 92

Family

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Parents

Partners

Children · 6

During his lifetime

He lived through 10 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around 16th arrondissement of Paris.

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

The 1920s · Prince is born in 16th arrondissement of Paris

In the news1921

Public radio broadcasting starts in 1921

Public radio broadcasting officially began in France in 1921, with regular programs transmitted from an antenna atop the Eiffel Tower.

Getting around

Walking as a primary means of transport

Ordinary people commonly traveled between towns on foot, with journeys often measured in leagues, where one league equaled approximately one hour of walking.

What it cost

Rising Bread Prices 1910–1925

The price of a kilogram of bread in Paris rose from 0.39 francs in 1910 to 1.58 francs by 1925.

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

What people wore

The decline of the worker's blouse

By the early 1900s, the traditional working man's blouse had largely disappeared in Paris, replaced by disparate outfits of jackets, vests, and trousers worn with caps. Workers often saved their best suits for Sundays and holidays, featuring accessories like bowler hats, cravats, and patent leather shoes.

Music

Instruments for dancing in France

People danced to the accordion, bagpipes, and the vielle, a traditional string instrument played by turning a wheel. Between the wars, the accordion became the dominant instrument for popular dances across France.

Daily life

Traditional food preservation methods

To keep food fresh in homes without modern appliances, families used "garde-manger," which were ventilated cupboards or fine-mesh cages suspended in cool rooms, cellars, or kitchens. Meat was sometimes preserved by covering it in oil or searing it in a pan.