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Philip Louis of Spain

Madrid, 7 Jul 1709 – 1709

10 facts1 source

Facts and their sources

  • Born7 Jul 1709, Madridor 2 Jul 1709Records disagree1 source
  • EventInfant deathnot verified1 source
  • Died1709Records disagree1 source
  • FatherPhilip V of Spainnot verified1 source
  • MotherMaria Luisa of Savoynot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 1709

    Dies

  2. 7 Jul 1709

    Born in Madrid

Family

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During his lifetime

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

The 1700s · Philip is born in Madrid

In the news1700–1714

War of the Spanish Succession begins

The War of the Spanish Succession broke out in 1700, bringing years of heavy taxation, conscription, and famine that crippled local economies like Ubeda.

Getting around

Rivers often forced months of delay

Travel was frequently delayed by the poor state of roads, which were often mere dirt paths. Crossing rivers could force travelers to wait for months until water levels dropped, as there were few bridges.

At the table

Wine was safer than water

Ordinary families drank wine daily, often mixed with water, because it was considered safer and more caloric than public water sources.

War of the Spanish Succession. Europe’s powers fought for thirteen years over who would inherit the Spanish throne; a Bourbon kept it, and Britain gained Gibraltar.In Europe · 1701–1714

War of the Spanish Succession. Europe’s powers fought for thirteen years over who would inherit the Spanish throne; a Bourbon kept it, and Britain gained Gibraltar.

DavidDijkgraaf · CC0

What people wore

Basic female clothing around 1700

Around 1700, basic female attire consisted of almillas, anguarinas, basquiñas, and guardapiés.

Music

The ubiquitous Spanish guitar

The five-course Spanish guitar was the most popular instrument, used in all social settings ranging from taverns to the royal court and households.

Daily life

Eating from the communal pot

Commoners typically did not have individual tableware; instead, they often ate together from the same cooking pot using spoons. Foreign travelers frequently advised visitors to bring their own knives, forks, and spoons because they were rarely provided.