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Francisco of Spain

Madrid, 21 Mar 1717 – 21 Apr 1717

8 facts1 source

Facts and their sources

  • Born21 Mar 1717, Madridnot verified1 source
  • EventInfant deathnot verified1 source
  • Died21 Apr 1717not verified1 source
  • FatherPhilip V of Spainnot verified1 source
  • MotherElisabeth Farnesenot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 21 Mar 1717

    Born in Madrid

  2. 21 Apr 1717

    Dies, aged 0

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During his lifetime

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

The 1710s · Francisco 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.

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.

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.

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In the news1716

Nueva Planta decrees centralize administration

In 1716, Philip V issued the Nueva Planta decrees, which abolished regional laws and parliaments in Catalonia, Aragon, and Valencia to create a centralized, unitary state.

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

Over half of income spent on food

Even modest households prioritized spending over half their budget on food, often including a daily ration of chocolate to maintain social appearances.