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Archduke Karl of Austria-Este

Milan, 2 Nov 1785 – Tata, 2 Sep 1809

10 facts1 source

Facts and their sources

  • Born2 Nov 1785, Milannot verified1 source
  • TitleRoman Catholic Bishop of Vác, 1806or Archbishop of Esztergom, 1808 · high chancellor of the Kingdom of Hungary, 1808–1809not verified1 source
  • Titlehigh chancellor of the Kingdom of Hungary, 1808–1809or Roman Catholic Bishop of Vác, 1806 · Archbishop of Esztergom, 1808not verified1 source
  • TitleArchbishop of Esztergom, 1808or Roman Catholic Bishop of Vác, 1806 · high chancellor of the Kingdom of Hungary, 1808–1809not verified1 source
  • Died2 Sep 1809, Tatanot verified1 source
  • FatherFerdinand Karl, Archduke of Austria-Estenot verified1 source
  • MotherMaria Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Massanot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 2 Nov 1785

    Born in Milan

  2. 1806

    Roman Catholic Bishop of Vác

  3. 1808–1809

    High chancellor of the Kingdom of Hungary

  4. 1808

    Archbishop of Esztergom

  5. 2 Sep 1809

    Dies in Tata, aged 23

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During his lifetime

He lived through 3 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Milan.

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The 1780s · Archduke is born in Milan

In the news1781

Religious freedom granted by 1781 Toleration Patent

In 1781, Joseph II issued the Toleration Patent, which granted religious freedom to Protestants and later to Jews.

What people wore

Everyday dress for peasant men

Peasant men typically dressed in coarse-fabric jackets, knee-length breeches, and waistcoats. While these garments were not refined in cut, there was a noticeable attention to detail and a sense of good taste in the pairing of colors.

Getting around

Extra animals for steep terrain

Travelers often needed extra horses or mules to navigate steep or sandy mountain terrain, paying extra fees for these additional animals.

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.In Europe · 1789–1799

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.

Unidentified painter · public domain

In the news1785

Eternal serfdom abolished by 1785 decree

Joseph II issued a decree in 1785 that officially abolished the state of eternal serfdom in Hungary.

Music

Pergolesi's Stabat Mater tradition

During Lent in Florence, a popular and recurring musical event was the performance of Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, which became a hallowed tradition.

Daily life

Rural Homes and Living Conditions

In rural areas, many families lived on the upper floors of small stone buildings, keeping their pigs and chickens on the ground floor. Water was obtained from wells or cisterns that collected rainwater, while candles provided light during long winter nights.