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Ellen Marsvin

Landskrona Citadel, 1 Feb 1572 – Holckenhavn Castle, 11 Nov 1649

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Facts and their sources

  • Born1 Feb 1572, Landskrona Citadelnot verified1 source
  • Died11 Nov 1649, Holckenhavn Castlenot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 1 Feb 1572

    Born in Landskrona Citadel

  2. 6 Jul 1598

    A daughter is born

  3. 11 Nov 1649

    Dies in Holckenhavn Castle, aged 77

Family

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Children · 1

During her lifetime

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

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The 1570s · Ellen is born in Landskrona Citadel

In the news1563–1570

Devastation from the Northern Seven Years' War

The Northern Seven Years' War caused widespread devastation, with farms plundered and rural populations forced to flee to towns.

Getting around

Winter travel by sledge and guest house

Travelers often used sledges during winter, as road conditions were frequently difficult due to deep snow and ice. Hiring horses and drivers for these sledges was managed through a system of guest houses located about every two Swedish miles.

In the news1571

Mandatory elementary schooling introduced for city children

The Swedish Church Ordinance was established, mandating elementary schooling for all children in cities, regardless of sex.

Daily life

Cramped winter living with livestock

In winter, peasant families lived in a single room with their young animals; infants slept in hanging wooden cradles, and other children slept near the baking oven for warmth. Households often kept the door threshold very high to keep young livestock inside the room.

What people wore

Sheepskin skirts for servants

In 1559, servant girls in Ångermanland received skirts made of sheepskin, with each garment requiring 12 skins to produce.

Music

Instruments for song and dance

Common instruments used by people for singing and dancing included the flute, drum, fiddle, lute, and bagpipe.

At the table

Daily Diet of Ordinary Families

Ordinary families typically ate two meals a day, consisting of staples like porridge, bread, cabbage, peas, turnips, and various fish or meat. Beer was a standard drink consumed by people of all ages, often starting in the morning.