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Johann Ludwig zu Salm-Dhaun

Hochstetten-Dhaun, 1620 – Vienna, 6 Nov 1673

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Facts and their sources

  • Born1620, Hochstetten-Dhaunnot verified1 source
  • MarriedElisabeth zu Salm-Neuvillernot verified1 source
  • Died6 Nov 1673, Viennanot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 1620

    Born in Hochstetten-Dhaun

  2. 28 Oct 1645

    A son is born

  3. 6 Nov 1673

    Dies in Vienna

Family

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During his lifetime

He lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Hochstetten-Dhaun.

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The 1620s · Johann is born in Hochstetten-Dhaun

In the news1618–1648

Destruction of the Thirty Years' War

The Thirty Years' War, lasting from 1618 to 1648, caused a demographic catastrophe where roughly one-third of urban residents and two-fifths of the rural population perished. Soldiers and camp followers frequently destroyed crops and seized food, leading to widespread famine and forcing villagers to abandon their land.

Getting around

Walking and Riding Were Common Travel Methods

Most people traveled on foot, taking an average of 30,000 to 40,000 steps per day, while wealthy individuals typically traveled on horseback.

In the news1626

Peasant Rebellion of 1626

In 1626, peasants revolted against re-Catholicization and heavy taxation, laying siege to the city of Linz for nine weeks.

Daily life

Seasonal and variable schooling

Children's schooling was not mandatory and often seasonal; for example, in Isny, lessons could include math, music, and Latin, with some students having four different teachers throughout the day. In many areas, summer schooling was rare as children were required to work on farms.

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.

Music

Versatile Town Instruments

Town musicians often played versatile instruments like the cornett, a wooden instrument with a sweet, singing tone, which was used for indoor and outdoor performances.

At the table

Eating Porridge with Hands

Grain porridge was the most important hot meal, often made of oats or millet and reheated until thick. Families typically ate it by taking pieces directly from a central bowl with their hands.