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Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont

Bad Arolsen, 2 Aug 1858 – The Hague, 20 Mar 1934

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Facts and their sources

  • Born2 Aug 1858, Bad Arolsennot verified1 source
  • TitleConsort of Luxembourg, 1879–1890or Consort of the Netherlands, 1879–1890 · Regent of the Netherlands, 1890–1898not verified1 source
  • TitleConsort of the Netherlands, 1879–1890or Consort of Luxembourg, 1879–1890 · Regent of the Netherlands, 1890–1898not verified1 source
  • TitleRegent of the Netherlands, 1890–1898or Consort of Luxembourg, 1879–1890 · Consort of the Netherlands, 1879–1890not verified1 source
  • Died20 Mar 1934, The Haguenot verified1 source
  • FatherGeorge Victor, Prince of Waldeck and Pyrmontnot verified1 source
  • MotherPrincess Helena of Nassaunot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 2 Aug 1858

    Born in Bad Arolsen

  2. 1879–1890

    Consort of Luxembourg

  3. 1879–1890

    Consort of the Netherlands

  4. 31 Aug 1880

    A daughter is born

  5. 1890–1898

    Regent of the Netherlands

  6. 20 Mar 1934

    Dies in The Hague, aged 75

Family

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During her lifetime

She lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Bad Arolsen.

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The 1850s · Emma is born in Bad Arolsen

In the news1856

Abolition of Milling Restrictions

In 1856, the government abolished restrictive milling legislation, allowing the construction of steam-driven milling factories that produced cheaper bread for the public.

What people wore

Creative Sewing to Save Fabric

To save money on expensive fabrics, rural women often sewed a piece of linen into the hidden parts of their dresses that were covered by an apron, a practice known as Magsachte.

Daily life

Compulsory schooling and kindergarten costs

Children were required to attend school from ages six to fourteen, often carrying books in long tin satchels. In model kindergartens, families could pay fees between sixpence and three shillings a month for care and meals.

In the news1854

Amsterdam Introduces Piped Drinking Water

In 1854, Amsterdam became the first large municipality in the Netherlands to introduce a piped drinking water system to address health concerns from urban crowding.

Music

Singing was a common group leisure activity

People often sang together after work or during leisure time, such as when farm workers returned home with their tools or during Sunday afternoon strolls.

In Europe1845–1852

The Great Famine in Ireland

Potato blight ruined harvests: a million Irish people died and a million more emigrated, many to America.

Getting around

Limitations of mail-coach travel

Before railways became dominant, mail-coaches reached speeds of 8 to 12.7 km/h, but their daily range was limited to around 100 kilometers due to frequent stops, meals, and border controls.