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Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve

Bremen, 20 Jul 1638 – Hamburg, 17 Apr 1704

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Facts and their sources

  • Born20 Jul 1638, Bremennot verified1 source
  • TitleGovernor-general of Norway, 1664–1699not verified1 source
  • Died17 Apr 1704, Hamburgnot verified1 source
  • MotherMargrethe Papenot verified1 source
  • FatherFrederick III of Denmarknot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 20 Jul 1638

    Born in Bremen

  2. 1664–1699

    Governor-general of Norway

  3. 17 Apr 1704

    Dies in Hamburg, aged 65

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During his lifetime

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

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The 1630s · Ulrik is born in Bremen

In the news1631

The Sack of Magdeburg

In May 1631, the strategic city of Magdeburg was plundered and burned by Catholic armies, with most of its 30,000 inhabitants dying or fleeing. This event became a major media moment spread through over 250 newsletters, fueling intense sectarian anger and propaganda.

Getting around

River Travel Was Often the Fastest Option

Traveling by boat downstream on rivers like the Danube was the fastest method, sometimes covering up to 150 kilometers in 24 hours.

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.

Daily life

Difficult access to clean water

Accessing safe drinking water was difficult; people often relied on ditches or rivers, which were contaminated by sewage and waste. Some used specialized cisterns to collect rainwater for drinking, keeping it separate from non-potable water.

What people wore

Men's fashion favored comfort and leather boots

During the Thirty Years' War, men's fashion shifted toward comfort, featuring high-waisted doublets and wide, knee-length breeches that fell in loose folds. Soldiers and educated men alike popularized large leather boots that reached above the knee, which were often worn turned down or slouching.

Music

Weekly Music in Villages

In rural villages, musicians and singers performed church music every Sunday, and they even held dance events in local taverns.

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.