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Michael von Bucquoy, Comte de Longueval

Prague, 12 Jan 1941 – Starnberg, 24 Aug 2024

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A life in time

  1. 12 Jan 1941

    Born in Prague

  2. 24 Aug 2024

    Dies in Starnberg, aged 83

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During his lifetime

He lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Prague.

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The 1940s · Michael is born in Prague

In the news1941

Theresienstadt ghetto created (1941)

The Nazi regime established the Theresienstadt ghetto, which became a transit site for deportations to extermination camps.

What people wore

Efficient Fashion and Versatile Suits

To maximize efficiency with limited resources, women often used detachable white silk collars and cuffs to transform a simple office dress into a suitable outfit for evening social events like cinema or cafes. A classic, high-quality suit remained the most versatile garment in a woman's wardrobe, recommended as a better investment than owning multiple pieces of poor-quality clothing.

Getting around

Travel time between Prague and Brno

In 1918, the rail journey between Prague and Brno took six hours, and even with later improvements, it took five hours by 1960.

The Second World War. The deadliest war in history, from 1939 to 1945: some 70 million people died. Brazil sent 25,000 soldiers to fight in Italy.Around the world · 1939–1945

The Second World War. The deadliest war in history, from 1939 to 1945: some 70 million people died. Brazil sent 25,000 soldiers to fight in Italy.

Chief Photographer's Mate (CPHoM) Robert F. Sargent · public domain

In the news1942

Heydrich assassinated (1942)

Czechoslovak parachutists assassinated Reinhard Heydrich, leading to brutal reprisals including the destruction of Lidice and Ležáky.

Music

Czech youth subculture and swing music

Czech youth during the Protectorate created a subculture associated with swing music and jazz dances like the cakewalk and shimmy.

Daily life

Home life, utilities, and domestic maintenance

Homes typically featured running water and electricity, while heating often relied on ceramic tile stoves or modern slow-burning American stoves fueled by coal or anthracite. Cleaning wooden parquet floors was strenuous, often requiring hand-scrubbing with soap and wire brushes followed by polishing.