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Peter I of Oldenburg

Prabuty, 17 Jan 1755 – Wiesbaden, 21 May 1829

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Facts and their sources

  • Born17 Jan 1755, PrabutyRecords disagree1 source
  • TitleGrand Dukeor Prince-bishop of Lübeck, 1785–1803 · bishopnot verified1 source
  • Titlebishopor Prince-bishop of Lübeck, 1785–1803 · Grand Dukenot verified1 source
  • TitlePrince-bishop of Lübeck, 1785–1803or Grand Duke · bishopnot verified1 source
  • Died21 May 1829, WiesbadenRecords disagree1 source

A life in time

  1. 17 Jan 1755

    Born in Prabuty

  2. 1783–1785

    3 children are born

  3. 1785–1803

    Prince-bishop of Lübeck

  4. 21 May 1829

    Dies in Wiesbaden, aged 74

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Children · 3

During his lifetime

He lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Prabuty.

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The 1750s · Peter I is born in Prabuty

In the news1756–1763

Seven Years' War casualties and destruction

During the Seven Years' War, some 160,000 Prussian soldiers died in battle or from disease, devastating the population.

Getting around

Travel duration between Dresden and Warsaw

A typical journey between Dresden and Warsaw took 14 to 16 days, though royal messengers could cover the roughly 650 km distance in as little as 50 hours.

In Europe1755

Lisbon is destroyed by an earthquake

On All Saints’ Day an earthquake, a tsunami and fires levelled Lisbon and killed tens of thousands; Europe’s thinkers argued over it for decades.

Daily life

Compulsory Schooling for Children

Compulsory education was established for children aged five to fourteen, though in practice attendance varied, and instruction often focused on religion and obedience. Schooling was rudimentary; children typically learned reading and writing, sometimes practicing by writing with chalk on large wooden boards, while arithmetic instruction was very basic.

What people wore

Restricted Movement in Tight Prussian Uniforms

Prussian soldiers wore tight uniforms and white linen summer breeches that were so fitted they risked splitting if the wearer moved suddenly. They were required to keep their hair powdered, pulled back with a ribbon, and were never seen without their gaiters.

Music

Dance styles in Königsberg during the 1700s

During the mid-18th century in Königsberg, balls featured minuets and gavottes, and popular masquerades included polonaises and quadrilles.

At the table

Mutton served to domestic workers

While beef and veal were preferred by the gentry, mutton was considered less desirable and was frequently served to domestic staff.