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Archduchess Maria Amalia of Austria

Vienna, 1724 – Vienna, 1730

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A life in time

  1. 1724

    Born in Vienna

  2. 1730

    Dies in Vienna

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During her lifetime

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

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The 1720s · Archduchess is born in Vienna

In the news1722

Nationalization of the postal system in 1722

Emperor Charles VI issued a patent on July 1, 1722, which effectively nationalized the postal system in the archduchy, establishing it as a sovereign right.

What people wore

Personal cleanliness through body linen

In 18th-century Vienna, ordinary men typically owned between six and ten shirts, while women owned between seven and eleven shifts, which were essential for maintaining hygiene and a respectable appearance.

Getting around

Travel times by carriage in the 1700s

In the 18th century, a 30-kilometer trip between St. Pölten and Melk took 5 to 7 hours, while a 115-kilometer journey to St. Florian took 20 to 28 hours.

The Great Northern War. Russia, Denmark and Saxony fought Sweden for the Baltic; Peter the Great won and built St Petersburg on the conquered coast.In Europe · 1700–1721

The Great Northern War. Russia, Denmark and Saxony fought Sweden for the Baltic; Peter the Great won and built St Petersburg on the conquered coast.

Imonoz · CC BY-SA 4.0

In the news1728

Establishment of permanent sanitary cordon in 1728

In 1728, Emperor Charles VI established a permanent sanitary cordon along the entire Ottoman frontier to prevent plague outbreaks, requiring travelers to undergo quarantine for 21 to 42 days.

Music

Violins replaced bagpipes in rural dances

Following the 17th century, the violin replaced the bagpipe and hurdy-gurdy as the primary instrument for village dance music in the region, influenced by courtly examples.

Daily life

Water access and cooking routines

Access to water was a daily chore requiring residents to fetch it from nearby pumps or neighborhood fountains. Cooking was a labor-intensive activity centered on iron pots and ceramic bowls, often performed in cramped, multi-purpose living areas.