In the news1853–1882
1853: Mass emigration to Latin America starts
From 1853 to 1882, 325,000 Galicians emigrated, marking a period of intense, large-scale migration to Latin American countries like Cuba and Brazil.
Palencia, 19 Mar 1866 – Vitoria-Gasteiz, 11 Sep 1934
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19 Mar 1866
Born in Palencia
1887–1889
2 children are born
11 Sep 1934
Dies in Vitoria-Gasteiz, aged 68
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In the news1853–1882
From 1853 to 1882, 325,000 Galicians emigrated, marking a period of intense, large-scale migration to Latin American countries like Cuba and Brazil.
Getting around
Train and stagecoach travel combinations
Rail travel drastically changed transit, though it remained slow; for example, the journey from Manzanares to Granada required an additional 30-hour stagecoach trip.
At the table
High spending on alcohol by families
In some industrial mining regions, families spent over 25 percent of their total food budget on alcohol, specifically wine and aguardiente.
In Europe · 1859–1871Italy is unified. Garibaldi, Cavour and Victor Emmanuel joined the Italian states into one kingdom, with Rome its capital from 1871.
What people wore
Limited wardrobes for humble women
A typical humble woman in mid-19th century Spain often possessed only two outfits: one for daily work and one reserved for Sundays and feast days.
Music
Dances performed at religious festivals
Dances such as the jota were performed at religious festivals to honor saints and request favors, blending Catholic rituals with local customs.
Daily life
Teachers' salaries and housing
Schoolteachers in Santoña were provided with housing in addition to their annual salaries, which were 400 ducados for the male teacher and 200 ducados for the female teacher.