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Archduchess Maria Amalia of Austria (1780-1798)

Florence, 17 Oct 1780 – Vienna, 25 Dec 1798

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A life in time

  1. 17 Oct 1780

    Born in Florence

  2. 25 Dec 1798

    Dies in Vienna, aged 18

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During her lifetime

She lived through 2 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Florence.

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The 1780s · Archduchess is born in Florence

In the news1781

Religious Toleration Patent of 1781

The 1781 Patent of Toleration granted religious freedom and legal equality to Lutherans, Calvinists, and Serbian Orthodox Christians.

What people wore

Everyday dress for peasant men

Peasant men typically dressed in coarse-fabric jackets, knee-length breeches, and waistcoats. While these garments were not refined in cut, there was a noticeable attention to detail and a sense of good taste in the pairing of colors.

Getting around

Travel time between Florence and Bologna

By the end of the 18th century, the journey between Florence and Bologna typically took about 14 hours and 35 minutes using the improved carriage roads.

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.In Europe · 1789–1799

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.

Unidentified painter · public domain

In the news1785

Certified Medical Staff Decree of 1785

In 1785, the Emperor decreed that every community must have a state-certified midwife and doctor to prevent epidemics.

Music

Handel's music in Florence

Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo supported Handel's vocal music, and his collection included manuscript scores of works like Alexander's Feast and Judas Maccabaeus.

Daily life

Rural Homes and Living Conditions

In rural areas, many families lived on the upper floors of small stone buildings, keeping their pigs and chickens on the ground floor. Water was obtained from wells or cisterns that collected rainwater, while candles provided light during long winter nights.