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Carlota de Godoy, 2nd Duchess of Sueca

Madrid, 7 Oct 1800 – Paris, 13 May 1886

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A life in time

  1. 7 Oct 1800

    Born in Madrid

  2. 13 May 1886

    Dies in Paris, aged 85

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During her lifetime

She lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Madrid.

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The 1800s · Carlota is born in Madrid

In the news1808–1814

Outbreak of the War of Independence, 1808

The Spanish War of Independence began in 1808, leading to massive destruction and an estimated death toll of up to 500,000 people.

What people wore

Practical and professional male attire

Ordinary men frequently wore practical work clothes, such as the white shirt used even by cooks and professional garments like the apron for butchers or protective leg warmers for gardeners. While elite men moved toward sober suits, popular style featured embroidered waistcoats and the fajín sash.

Getting around

Stagecoach travel revolutionizes Spanish transit

Organized stagecoach travel between major cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia began in 1816, significantly reducing travel times by the 1850s. For example, a journey from Madrid to Barcelona that took about 13 days in the 1820s was reduced to 3 to 4 days by the 1850s.

The Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon’s armies redrew the map of Europe from Spain to Moscow; his invasion of Portugal sent its court to Rio de Janeiro.In Europe · 1803–1815

The Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon’s armies redrew the map of Europe from Spain to Moscow; his invasion of Portugal sent its court to Rio de Janeiro.

Ruedi33a · CC BY-SA 4.0

In the news1804

Catastrophic mortality in Madrid in 1804

In 1804, a severe economic and demographic crisis caused the death of more than 11,300 people in Madrid, doubling the previous year's mortality rate.

Music

Public dance events with strict coordination

Public masked dances in Valencia in 1800 featured a 36-piece orchestra, with two dance masters using long white sticks to explain the steps.

Daily life

Schooling and Training for Children

The 1812 Constitution mandated free primary schools, though formal education for girls was often limited to domestic skills like sewing. Many girls learned these tasks by working alongside their mothers in domestic service.