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William IV, Duke of Bavaria

Munich, 22 Nov 1493 – Munich, 17 Mar 1550

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A life in time

  1. 22 Nov 1493

    Born in Munich

  2. 1528

    A son is born

  3. 17 Mar 1550

    Dies in Munich, aged 56

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During his lifetime

He lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Munich.

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The 1490s · William is born in Munich

News and letters

Long-Distance Messenger Travel

Saxon court messengers could travel 183 Saxon miles, approximately 1500 kilometers, on horseback to deliver letters and were paid 8 pence per mile plus expenses.

News and letters

Local Courier Compensation

Local messengers, known as Amtsboten, were responsible for regional deliveries and were often compensated simply with food and beer.