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Princess Margrethe of Denmark

Bernstorff Palace, 17 Sep 1895 – Copenhagen, 18 Sep 1992

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A life in time

  1. 17 Sep 1895

    Born in Bernstorff Palace

  2. 1922–1928

    4 children are born

  3. 18 Sep 1992

    Dies in Copenhagen, aged 97

Family

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Parents

Partner

Children · 4

During her lifetime

She lived through 11 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Bernstorff Palace.

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

The 1890s · Princess is born in Bernstorff Palace

In the news1891–1892

1891 Social insurance legislation introduced

In 1891–1892, Denmark introduced its first social insurance legislation, granting old-age relief to the deserving poor.

What people wore

Heavy Hat for Amager Men

The Dutch-style hat worn by Amager men was made from angora goat hair and weighed 10 lbs.

Getting around

Expansion of the railway network

The Danish railway network grew to nearly 4,000 kilometers by 1914, and in 1883, train ferries were introduced on the Great Belt to improve competitiveness.

The first modern Olympics. Athens hosted the first modern Olympic Games, with 241 athletes from 14 nations.Around the world · 1896

The first modern Olympics. Athens hosted the first modern Olympic Games, with 241 athletes from 14 nations.

Émile Gilliéron · public domain

In the news1899

1899 September Agreement signed

The 1899 September Agreement ended a major industrial dispute and institutionalized the Danish labor market, giving unions formal recognition.

Music

Transition in Danish folk dances and instruments

During the 19th century, traditional folk dances like the minuet and polska gradually declined in popularity, while newer round dances such as the polka, waltz, and mazurka became widespread. Violin and wind instruments like the clarinet and flute were preferred for these dances.

Daily life

Exhausted students from farm work

In some rural schools, children from poorer families helped tend livestock before school, meaning they often arrived exhausted and fell asleep at their desks.