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In the news1871
The German Empire is proclaimed
The German Empire was proclaimed in 1871, uniting various states under Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Duke Friedrich Wilhelm of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Schwerin, 5 Apr 1871 – Cuxhaven, 22 Sep 1897
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Facts and their sources
- Born5 Apr 1871, Schwerinnot verified1 source
- Died22 Sep 1897, Cuxhavennot verified1 source
A life in time
5 Apr 1871
Born in Schwerin
22 Sep 1897
Dies in Cuxhaven, aged 26
Family
See the treeDuring his lifetime
He lived through 3 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Schwerin.
General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.
The 1870s · Duke is born in Schwerin
What people wore
Children's Footwear in Rural Areas
While better-off families could afford varied clothes, children of the impoverished often went barefoot over stone and stubble during the summer months.
Getting around
Railway journey times in 1873
In 1873, traveling by railway from Hanover to Hamburg took between 4.5 and 5 hours, while the journey from Cassel to Frankfort on the Main could take between 4.5 and 8 hours.
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In Europe · 1859–1871Italy is unified. Garibaldi, Cavour and Victor Emmanuel joined the Italian states into one kingdom, with Rome its capital from 1871.
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In the news1873
Economic crash triggers long crisis
The Panic of 1873 began with a stock market crash, triggering a period of economic hardship known as the Great Depression.
Music
Growth of amateur music societies
Community music-making was popular among the rising middle class, leading to the widespread founding of singing societies and amateur orchestras.
Daily life
Access to running water varied by class
Working-class homes often lacked running water, requiring water to be heated in cooking pots, while wealthier, modern homes featured hot-water heaters and running water in the kitchen and bathroom.