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Philip William, Elector Palatine

Neuburg an der Donau, 24 Nov 1615 – Vienna, 1690

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Facts and their sources

  • Born24 Nov 1615, Neuburg an der DonauRecords disagree1 source
  • TitlePrince-Electoror Elector Palatine, 1685–1690not verified1 source
  • TitleElector Palatine, 1685–1690or Prince-Electornot verified1 source
  • Died1690, ViennaRecords disagree1 source
  • FatherWolfgang William, Count Palatine of Neuburgnot verified1 source
  • MotherMagdalene of Bavarianot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 24 Nov 1615

    Born in Neuburg an der Donau

  2. 1655–1679

    14 children are born

  3. 1685–1690

    Elector Palatine

  4. 1690

    Dies in Vienna

Family

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Children · 14

During his lifetime

He lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Neuburg an der Donau.

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The 1610s · Philip is born in Neuburg an der Donau

In the news1618–1623

The Kipper and Wipper Economic Crisis

Between 1618 and 1623, Germany suffered the Kipper and Wipper economic crisis, where rulers debased coins by reducing silver content, causing rapid inflation. This made it impossible for people with fixed incomes, such as teachers and pensioners, to afford basic living expenses.

At the table

Daily porridge served as the staple meal

Porridge was the primary daily meal, often cooked in large batches and reheated, leading to a tough consistency. Ordinary families ate it by reaching into a shared bowl with their hands.

What people wore

Everyday Women's Clothing Basics

An everyday women's outfit consisted of a white shirt, a colored bodice called a Brustlein, a skirt known as an Unterrock, and a white apron. The Brustlein was often sold as ready-to-wear, while the skirt required a tailor.

Getting around

Frequent settlements provided support for travelers

Travelers on foot or with pack animals often relied on a network of paths where rural settlements were frequently spaced within a 10-kilometer distance of each other.

What it cost

Candle Prices

In the early 17th century, one pound of tallow candles cost 6 Kreuzer, while a pound of table candles cost 28 Kreuzer.

Music

Town Pipers and Their Daily Music

Town pipers, or Stadtpfeifer, were essential figures who performed at weddings, festivals, and church services using a variety of instruments like cornetts, sackbuts, and crumhorns. They also served as city watchmen, playing brass fanfares from towers to mark the time or announce events.

Daily life

Water access and heating systems

Wealthier households had private wells with pumps, but many town dwellers relied on public rivers or town ditches, which were often contaminated by waste. Some stoves featured built-in water cisterns that provided hot water for daily tasks.