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Louis-Philippe de Saint-Albin

Saint-Maurice, 7 Jul 1761 – Château du Buisson-de-Mai, 13 Jun 1829

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Facts and their sources

  • Born7 Jul 1761, Saint-Mauricenot verified1 source
  • TitleCommendatory abbotor Mayor of Pacy-sur-Eurenot verified1 source
  • TitleMayor of Pacy-sur-Eureor Commendatory abbotnot verified1 source
  • Died13 Jun 1829, Château du Buisson-de-Mainot verified1 source
  • FatherLouis Philippe I, Duke of Orléansnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 7 Jul 1761

    Born in Saint-Maurice

  2. 13 Jun 1829

    Dies in Château du Buisson-de-Mai, aged 67

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During his lifetime

He lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Saint-Maurice.

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The 1760s · Louis-Philippe is born in Saint-Maurice

What people wore

Cost of men's shoes

Men's shoes were considered expensive items, costing twice as much as those worn by women.

Getting around

Rapid descent by ramasse sled

When crossing the snowy Mount Cenis pass in the Alps, travelers could descend into Lanslebourg in just 15 minutes using a specialized sled called a ramasse.

At the table

Simple Meals of Bread and Soup

Ordinary meals typically consisted of bread dipped into soups made of boiled water, vegetables, or legumes, with meat being a rare addition.

The Seven Years’ War. Fought in Europe, the Americas, Africa and India, often called the first world war: Britain took Canada and India from France.Around the world · 1756–1763

The Seven Years’ War. Fought in Europe, the Americas, Africa and India, often called the first world war: Britain took Canada and India from France.

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Music

Cost of a village festival license

To host a village fair or festival, peasants applied for a license from the commandant that cost about one French crown.

Daily life

Basic structure of rural peasant homes

Peasant homes were typically built of wattle and daub with thatched roofs, often consisting of a single room used for sleeping, working, and daily activities. Many rural homes had small windows without glass, and the floor was made of packed earth.

What it cost

Cost of bread and meat

Bread was the essential staple, though its price fluctuated wildly; by the 1770s, it cost between 4 and 5 sols in the heart of the kingdom. Meat was expensive, with beef, mutton, or veal often costing 9 to 15 sols per pound.