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Prince Álvaro of Orleans

Coburg, 20 Apr 1910 – Monte Carlo, 22 Aug 1997

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A life in time

  1. 20 Apr 1910

    Born in Coburg

  2. 22 Aug 1997

    Dies in Monte Carlo, aged 87

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During his lifetime

He lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Coburg.

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The 1910s · Prince is born in Coburg

In the news1914

Ten percent of households accessed electricity by 1914

By 1914, approximately ten percent of German households had access to electricity, transforming daily life through new lighting and urban infrastructure.

What people wore

Popular Boys' Clothing Styles

The sailor suit was the single most popular outfit for boys during this period, reflecting the Imperial German Navy's expansion. Younger boys also typically wore knickerbockers, which are trousers gathered just below the knee, often paired with short jackets.

Getting around

Railways dominated long-distance travel by 1914

By 1914, Germany had one of the world's densest railway networks, which by then far outperformed road transport in both speed and cost for long-distance travel. Express trains reached speeds of 90 to 100 kilometers per hour, allowing travel from Berlin to Munich in a significantly reduced time compared to previous eras.

The Russian Revolution. The tsar fell in February and Lenin’s Bolsheviks seized power in October, founding what became the Soviet Union.In Europe · 1917

The Russian Revolution. The tsar fell in February and Lenin’s Bolsheviks seized power in October, founding what became the Soviet Union.

unknown; photo retake by George Shuklin · public domain

In the news1918

Women gained suffrage in 1918 Weimar reforms

Following the 1918 proclamation of the Weimar Republic, a new democratic system was established that enfranchised women and mandated an eight-hour workday for laborers.

Music

Wandervögel and campfire folk music

Young people known as Wandervögel often gathered around campfires singing folk songs from their songbook, The Zupfgeigenhansl, while playing the guitar-lute, also called a Zupfgeige.

Daily life

Schooling experiences for children

Students often sat four to a bench, and in under-resourced schools, a candle might be used for light on dark mornings. Children carried their books and lunch in long tin satchels, and many were noted for wearing spectacles.