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Maria Radziwiłł

Iași, 1625 – Slutsk, 1660

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  • Born1625, Iașinot verified1 source
  • MarriedJanusz Radziwiłłnot verified1 source
  • Died1660, SlutskRecords disagree1 source
  • FatherVasile Lupunot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 1625

    Born in Iași

  2. 1660

    Dies in Slutsk

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During her lifetime

She lived through 5 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Iași.

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The 1620s · Maria is born in Iași

In the news1620

Battle of Țuțora fought in Moldavia

The Battle of Țuțora between Polish and Ottoman forces took place in Moldavia, involving local Moldavian troops.

At the table

Beverages of the Moldavian people

Ordinary people in 17th-century Moldavia rarely drank plain water, instead consuming apple must, mead, or beer.

What people wore

Men's black fur headwear

Black fur caps were commonly observed on men in Moldavian marketplaces during the mid-17th century.

Getting around

Animal-drawn transport and river navigation

Travelers used animal-drawn vehicles on dry or snow-covered roads, and navigation on rivers was common for both transport and trade.

What it cost

Hospitality included free dairy products

Dairy products were essential staples, and travelers reported that milk, butter, and cheese were often given freely to visitors as a sign of hospitality.

Music

Entertainment at Moldavian wedding feasts

Wedding feasts in the 17th century featured diverse music from local and foreign traditions, including the ruler's own musicians and entertainers like acrobats and jesters who were rewarded with coins or silk cloth.

Daily life

Traditional Moldavian Peasant Homes

Traditional peasant homes were constructed from local materials like wattle-and-daub, earth, and straw, and were designed with very low ceilings to better retain heat during the cold seasons.