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Francisco de Asís, Duke of Cádiz

Aranjuez, 13 May 1822 – Épinay-sur-Seine, 17 Apr 1902

10 facts3 sources

Facts and their sources

A life in time

  1. 13 May 1822

    Born in Aranjuez

  2. 1846–1868

    Consort of Spain

  3. 1850–1866

    11 children are born

  4. 17 Apr 1902

    Dies in Épinay-sur-Seine, aged 79

Family

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Parents

Partner

Children · 12

During his lifetime

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

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

The 1820s · Francisco is born in Aranjuez

Around the world1825–1830

The first passenger railway

In England a steam locomotive pulled the first public train in 1825; within decades railways crossed every continent.

At the table

Wine preferred over risky water

Wine was the preferred beverage, often drunk diluted or spiced because water was frequently unsafe and caused gastrointestinal issues.

What people wore

Limited Wardrobes for Humble Women

Many humble women owned only two outfits: one for daily work and one for Sundays or feast days.

Getting around

Lower Travel Costs for Stagecoaches

Between 1822 and 1854, the price of stagecoach services fell by 57 percent, making long-distance travel more accessible.

What it cost

Labor for food and shoes

During times of economic crisis, some workers were forced to offer their labor solely in exchange for basic food and footwear instead of monetary wages.

Music

Fashionable instruments and popular musical styles

The guitar was a fashionable instrument, often used to accompany popular songs and dances like the fandango, seguidilla, and tirana.

Daily life

Scarcity and Management of Drinking Water

In coastal cities like Cadiz, drinking water was scarce and often brought in casks from nearby springs, requiring households to collect rainwater in cisterns. This water was meticulously managed for specific uses like cooking, drinking, or cleaning.