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.
Royal Palace of Madrid, 26 Dec 1859 – 21 Oct 1861
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26 Dec 1859
Born in Royal Palace of Madrid
21 Oct 1861
Dies, aged 1
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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.
What people wore
Distinctive festive shawl for married women
Married women in the Sierra de Béjar region wore a green rectangular shoulder shawl known as a serenero, fastened with a silver brooch.
Getting around
Stagecoaches traveled 150 kilometers a day
By 1850, stagecoaches regularly covered about 150 kilometers (thirty leagues) in a single day through many hours of travel.
In Europe · 1859–1871Italy is unified. Garibaldi, Cavour and Victor Emmanuel joined the Italian states into one kingdom, with Rome its capital from 1871.
In the news1857
The 1857 Moyano Law mandated school attendance for all children aged 6 to 9, aiming to improve basic literacy.
Music
Popular festive dances and music
Popular dances like the fandango, jota, and polkas were enjoyed at festivals and public gatherings, often accompanied by instruments like the guitar or local brass bands.
Daily life
Buying fish for 2 reales
In Santoña, residents could buy fresh fish directly from fishing nets pulled to the shore for as little as 2 reales, although the catch size varied significantly.