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Anne of Denmark, Electress of Saxony

Haderslev, 22 Nov 1532 – Dresden, 1 Oct 1585

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A life in time

  1. 22 Nov 1532

    Born in Haderslev

  2. 1550–1575

    14 children are born

  3. 1 Oct 1585

    Dies in Dresden, aged 52

Family

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Parents

Partner

Children · 15

During her lifetime

She lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Haderslev.

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The 1530s · Anne is born in Haderslev

In the news1534–1536

The Count's Feud civil war

The Count's Feud, a destructive civil war lasting from 1534 to 1536, pitted citizens and peasants against the nobility and led to a major societal upheaval.

Getting around

Shift to wagon travel

During the 16th century, traveling by wagon became increasingly common for men, whereas at the start of the century, both men and women typically traveled on horseback.

In the news1536

Official implementation of the Reformation

In 1536, the official implementation of the Reformation transformed Denmark from a Catholic country into a Lutheran state, resulting in the confiscation of Church properties.

Daily life

Limited light and communal water sources

Illumination in homes was minimal, relying on tallow candles and the dim glow from the central open hearth, which also served as the only source of heat and place for cooking. Water for daily use had to be fetched from a shared village well, as homes lacked running water.

What people wore

Practical Working Clothing for Peasants

Working peasants often wore simple, practical clothing such as linen shirts, wool tunics, hose, and aprons, while stripping down to their linen braies for fieldwork.

Music

Popular chain dancing and musical accompaniment

In the mid-16th century, common people frequently danced in chains, often to the sound of a performer simultaneously playing a pipe and a small drum.

At the table

Staple Diet of Bread and Porridge

Bread, porridge, and beer were staples for ordinary families, with bread often dipped into beer for a morning meal known as øllebrød.