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Carlos Luis de Borbón y Bragança

Madrid, 31 Jan 1818 – Trieste, 13 Jan 1861

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A life in time

  1. 31 Jan 1818

    Born in Madrid

  2. 13 Jan 1861

    Dies in Trieste, aged 42

Family

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Parents

Partner

During his lifetime

He lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Madrid.

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

The 1810s · Carlos is born in Madrid

In the news1808–1814

Outbreak of the War of Independence, 1808

The Spanish War of Independence began in 1808, leading to massive destruction and an estimated death toll of up to 500,000 people.

Getting around

Daily travel speeds on horseback

Postal services and private individuals traveling by horse in the early 19th century could reach average speeds of 36 to 48 kilometers per day. Under optimal conditions on well-maintained roads with fresh horses available at post houses, some could cover 50 to 55 kilometers daily.

At the table

Stale bread was a precious ingredient

The price of wheat rose significantly, forcing people to use hard, stale bread for garlic soup with ham and chorizo instead of throwing it away.

The Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon’s armies redrew the map of Europe from Spain to Moscow; his invasion of Portugal sent its court to Rio de Janeiro.In Europe · 1803–1815

The Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon’s armies redrew the map of Europe from Spain to Moscow; his invasion of Portugal sent its court to Rio de Janeiro.

Ruedi33a · CC BY-SA 4.0

What people wore

Practical and professional male attire

Ordinary men frequently wore practical work clothes, such as the white shirt used even by cooks and professional garments like the apron for butchers or protective leg warmers for gardeners. While elite men moved toward sober suits, popular style featured embroidered waistcoats and the fajín sash.

Music

Fashionable instruments and popular musical styles

The guitar was a fashionable instrument, often used to accompany popular songs and dances like the fandango, seguidilla, and tirana.

Daily life

Schooling and Training for Children

The 1812 Constitution mandated free primary schools, though formal education for girls was often limited to domestic skills like sewing. Many girls learned these tasks by working alongside their mothers in domestic service.