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In the news1873
Economic crash triggers long crisis
The Panic of 1873 began with a stock market crash, triggering a period of economic hardship known as the Great Depression.
Frederik Hendrik van Pruisen
Hanover, 15 Apr 1874 – Stronie Śląskie, 13 Nov 1940
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Facts and their sources
- Born15 Apr 1874, Hanovernot verified1 source
- Died13 Nov 1940, Stronie Śląskienot verified1 source
A life in time
15 Apr 1874
Born in Hanover
13 Nov 1940
Dies in Stronie Śląskie, aged 66
Family
See the treeDuring his lifetime
He lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Hanover.
General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.
The 1870s · Frederik is born in Hanover
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
Steamship travel on the Weser River
By the late 19th century, steamships on the Weser river were a popular tourist attraction, with the upstream journey from Hamelin to Münden taking 15 hours and 30 minutes, and the downstream journey taking 8 hours and 29 minutes.
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In Europe · 1870–1871The Franco-Prussian War and a united Germany. Prussia defeated France, and the German Empire was proclaimed in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles.
Anton von Werner · public domain
In the news1871
The German Empire is proclaimed
The German Empire was proclaimed in 1871, uniting various states under Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Music
Singing was a common group leisure activity
People often sang together after work or during leisure time, such as when farm workers returned home with their tools or during Sunday afternoon strolls.
Daily life
Access to running water varied by class
Working-class homes often lacked running water, requiring water to be heated in cooking pots, while wealthier, modern homes featured hot-water heaters and running water in the kitchen and bathroom.