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Prince Felix, Prince Consort of Luxembourg

Schwarzau am Steinfeld, 28 Sep 1893 – Fischbach, 8 Apr 1970

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Facts and their sources

  • Born28 Sep 1893, Schwarzau am Steinfeldnot verified1 source
  • TitleMember of the Council of Stateor Consort of Luxembourg, 1919–1964not verified1 source
  • TitleConsort of Luxembourg, 1919–1964or Member of the Council of Statenot verified1 source
  • Died8 Apr 1970, Fischbachnot verified1 source
  • MotherInfanta Maria Antonia of Portugalnot verified1 source
  • FatherRobert I, Duke of Parmanot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 28 Sep 1893

    Born in Schwarzau am Steinfeld

  2. 1919–1964

    Consort of Luxembourg

  3. 1921–1929

    6 children are born

  4. 8 Apr 1970

    Dies in Fischbach, aged 76

Family

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Children · 6

During his lifetime

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

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

The 1890s · Prince is born in Schwarzau am Steinfeld

In the news1892

Gold crown currency introduced in 1892

In 1892, the gold crown currency was introduced, replacing the old florin system.

What people wore

Swaddling infants for straight growth

To ensure babies grew up straight, they were placed in a swaddling cushion for several months, which prevented them from moving or kicking.

Daily life

Strict regulations for Austrian schools

Austrian school laws were highly detailed, regulating everything from the size of school desks and classrooms to the pupils' specific attire on examination days.

In the news1890

Luxembourg gains its own independent dynasty

The death of King William III ended the personal union with the Netherlands, and Luxembourg gained its own dynasty.

Music

Rural music instruments in Voralpen

In rural areas near the Semmering and Wechsel regions, music was often performed using the zither and the hammered dulcimer (Hackbrett). This contrasted with urban areas where violin and harp combinations were more common in taverns.

Around the world1893

Women vote in New Zealand

New Zealand became the first country where women could vote in national elections.

Getting around

Strict police control of early train travel

Initially, passengers traveling by train in Austria had to obtain a police permit the day before their journey, have it stamped at their destination, and return it upon arrival.