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Princess Maria Antonia Koháry, 2nd Princess of Koháry

Buda, 2 Jul 1797 – Vienna, 25 Sep 1862

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A life in time

  1. 2 Jul 1797

    Born in Buda

  2. 1818–1822

    3 children are born

  3. 25 Sep 1862

    Dies in Vienna, aged 65

Family

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Partner

Children · 3

During her lifetime

She lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Buda.

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

The 1790s · Princess is born in Buda

What people wore

Large pearl hat decorations for young men

In Transylvania, young men pinned a pearl bouquet (gyöngyös bokréta) on their hats that was often so large it pulled the hat to the side.

Getting around

Fast coach travel with the gyorsparaszt

Some travelers used a fast coach known as the gyorsparaszt, which could reach speeds of 12-13 km/h on ordinary wagons, completing the trip from Buda to Vienna in just one day and one night. This method sacrificed comfort, as these were often open vehicles on undeveloped roads.

At the table

Swamp turtles as everyday food

Swamp turtles were considered a normal, common food item and were sometimes served as a delicacy, costing 1.5 florins for two pairs.

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.In Europe · 1789–1799

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.

Unidentified painter · public domain

Music

Peasant orchestras at royal celebrations

At large festivities like those for Maria Theresa in 1773, over a thousand peasants danced to music provided by their own orchestras.

Daily life

Limited Hygiene and Sanitation Practices

Bathing was rare, and people typically washed their face and hands using a bowl and carafe. Toilets were uncommon in private town dwellings, and chamber pots were standard for physiological needs, often being emptied out of windows.

What it cost

Prices of goods in 1797

In 1797, a pair of boots cost 4 or 5 márjás, while a fat pig cost 12 forints.