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Princess Eleonora de' Medici of Tuscany
Florence, 10 Nov 1591 – Florence, 22 Nov 1617
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Facts and their sources
- Born10 Nov 1591, Florencenot verified1 source
- Died22 Nov 1617, Florencenot verified1 source
A life in time
10 Nov 1591
Born in Florence
22 Nov 1617
Dies in Florence, aged 26
Family
See the treeDuring her lifetime
She lived through 3 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Florence.
General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.
The 1590s · Princess is born in Florence
What people wore
Heavy Fines for Illegal Fashion Choices
In some Italian cities, violating sumptuary laws by wearing forbidden luxurious clothing could result in a heavy fine of 25 scudi.
Daily life
Schooling for children in Savoy towns
Towns such as Chambery and Montmelian paid schoolmasters, supported by ecclesiastical institutions or private patronage.
News and letters
Improved speed of mail delivery
Thanks to improved efficiency, mail sent by the ordinary service that previously took two weeks could reach its destination in just five days.
Music
The Popular Pavane Dance
The solemn, slow-moving pavane was a popular dance used by nobles for grand entries and festivities, often accompanied by drums, oboes, trombones, and violins.
What it cost
Strict grain purchase limits during famine
During the famine of 1590–1593, daily purchases were restricted by law to prevent speculation; for instance, deals involving more than 4.7 kg of grain were strictly prohibited.
Getting around
Carriages required extensive resources
Wealthy travelers used carriages, but these required significant support, including horses, specialized personnel, and frequent maintenance on poor roads.
Work
Daily and weekly work rhythms
The working day was dictated by natural light and urban gate times, typically starting at 4:00 AM when city gates opened and ending around 8:00 PM. Weekly rhythms were organized by market days, religious observances, and the cycles of bakers' ovens and slaughterhouses.