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Nicholas I of Montenegro

Njeguši, 7 Oct 1841 – Antibes, 1 Mar 1921

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  • Born7 Oct 1841, Njegušinot verified1 source
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  • Died1 Mar 1921, Antibesnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 7 Oct 1841

    Born in Njeguši

  2. 1864–1889

    12 children are born

  3. 1 Mar 1921

    Dies in Antibes, aged 79

Family

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Children · 12

During his lifetime

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

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

The 1840s · Nicholas I is born in Njeguši

In the news1848

Abolition of slavery in 1848

The 1848 decree abolishing slavery throughout French colonies fundamentally changed the lives of enslaved people.

What people wore

Traditional rustic mastruca vests for men

Ordinary male peasants in Sardinia often wore the mastruca, a rustic vest made from four sheep or goat skins, a traditional garment that dates back to Roman times.

Daily life

Schooling in domestic spaces

While a royal ordinance in 1816 mandated that every commune maintain a school with free education for the poor, implementation was difficult and many children received instruction in settings that doubled as the teacher's living quarters, kitchen, or even bedroom. Teachers often managed their domestic chores, such as cooking at the fireplace, simultaneously while trying to instruct pupils in the same room.

In the news1847

Severe famine in 1847

The year 1847 was recorded as one of the hardest and hungriest periods in the first half of the century, causing widespread suffering.

Music

Violin music at village festivals

The violin was a vital instrument for rural dances and village festivals, though local authorities sometimes tried to ban its use due to the disorder caused at these gatherings.

In Europe1845–1852

The Great Famine in Ireland

Potato blight ruined harvests: a million Irish people died and a million more emigrated, many to America.

Getting around

Travel durations and costs in France

A journey from Paris to Rouen by carriage took 18 hours, while traveling to Barèges required 11 days. During the era of stagecoaches, a dinner at a good inn typically cost two francs.