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Plague hits Chambéry
Between 1576 and 1586, a plague outbreak struck Chambéry and the Petit Bugey region, severely impacting the local population.
Francesco IV Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua
Mantua, 7 May 1586 – Mantua, 22 Dec 1612
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Facts and their sources
- Born7 May 1586, Mantuanot verified1 source
- TitleDuke of Màntua, 1612or Duke of Montferrat, 1612not verified1 source
- TitleDuke of Montferrat, 1612or Duke of Màntua, 1612not verified1 source
- Died22 Dec 1612, Mantuanot verified1 source
A life in time
7 May 1586
Born in Mantua
29 Jul 1609
A daughter is born
1612
Duke of Màntua
1612
Duke of Montferrat
22 Dec 1612
Dies in Mantua, aged 26
Family
See the treeDuring his lifetime
He lived through 4 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Mantua.
General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.
The 1580s · Francesco IV is born in Mantua
At the table
Introduction of liquid chocolate to society
In 1587, Duke Emanuele Filiberto introduced liquid chocolate to society in honor of moving the capital from Chambéry to Turin.
What people wore
Heavy Fines for Illegal Fashion Choices
In some Italian cities, violating sumptuary laws by wearing forbidden luxurious clothing could result in a heavy fine of 25 scudi.
Getting around
Daily travel distances varied significantly
Travelers generally covered between 20 and 40 kilometers per day, though this varied greatly depending on terrain, weather, and the individual's social status.
What it cost
Wheat price surge in Parma
The controlled price of wheat in Parma's public market surged from 117.18 soldi in 1588 to a peak of 402 soldi per unit in 1592 during a severe subsistence crisis.
Music
The Popular Pavane Dance
The solemn, slow-moving pavane was a popular dance used by nobles for grand entries and festivities, often accompanied by drums, oboes, trombones, and violins.
Daily life
Schooling for children in Savoy towns
Towns such as Chambery and Montmelian paid schoolmasters, supported by ecclesiastical institutions or private patronage.