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Prince Friedrich Wilhelm, Prince of Nassau

The Hague, 25 Oct 1768 – Schloss Weilburg, 9 Jan 1816

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A life in time

  1. 25 Oct 1768

    Born in The Hague

  2. 30 Oct 1797

    A daughter is born

  3. 9 Jan 1816

    Dies in Schloss Weilburg, aged 47

Family

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Children · 1

During his lifetime

He lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around The Hague.

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The 1760s · Prince is born in The Hague

In the news1766

State monopolies on consumer goods introduced

A new tax and excise ordinance in 1766 created state monopolies on items including tobacco, coffee, and porcelain.

What people wore

Symbolic festive clothing in Hindeloopen

In Hindeloopen, festive chintz coats called wentkes had symbolic color meanings; a white one with red flowers was worn by brides, while black ones with white flowers were used during specific stages of mourning. These festive coats were specifically worn during winter months, from November to February, when the men were home from sea.

Getting around

Two travel classes and affordable fares

Passengers could choose between two classes: the hold (ruim) for a lower price and the more comfortable cabin (roef), which featured cushioned seats and windows. Fares were modest, such as the three stuivers typically charged for the Delft-Rotterdam journey during the summer.

Watt’s steam engine. James Watt’s much more efficient steam engine, patented in 1769, powered the mills and mines of the Industrial Revolution.Around the world · 1769–1776

Watt’s steam engine. James Watt’s much more efficient steam engine, patented in 1769, powered the mills and mines of the Industrial Revolution.

Nicolás Pérez · CC BY-SA 3.0

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.

Music

Guitars in Dutch Domestic Life

Between 1750 and 1810, the guitar was popular in Dutch homes for respectable socializing and accompanying singing, often taught by French masters.

Daily life

Stoven: wooden foot-warmers for winter

Women and children used wooden foot-warmers called stoven, which contained a small stone pot of glowing coals, to stay warm during winter mornings and evenings.