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Teresa de Mariategui y Arteaga

9 Jun 1914 – 20 Sep 1996

5 facts1 source

Facts and their sources

  • Born9 Jun 1914not verified1 source
  • Died20 Sep 1996not verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 9 Jun 1914

    Born

  2. 20 Sep 1996

    Dies, aged 82

Family

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During her lifetime

She lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like.

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1910s · Teresa is born

What people wore

Dimensions of the haik

The haik, a voluminous head covering for women, could reach eighteen feet in length and five feet in width.

Getting around

Overnight travel to Fort-National

Travelers arriving at Tizi-Ouzou by train at 10 p.m. often had to walk to the stagecoach office to continue their journey to Fort-National, arriving at 5 a.m. after a cold and exhausting night.

At the table

Ramadan Midnight Couscous Preparations

During Ramadan, families would wake up around midnight to prepare couscous from scratch for the pre-dawn meal, sometimes using musical instruments to wake the household.

The First World War. From 1914 to 1918 the great powers fought in trenches across Europe and beyond; some 20 million people died. Brazil joined the Allies in 1917.Around the world · 1914–1918

The First World War. From 1914 to 1918 the great powers fought in trenches across Europe and beyond; some 20 million people died. Brazil joined the Allies in 1917.

Collection DocAnciens/docpix.fr · public domain

Music

Female musicians in public life

In the early 20th century, female musicians known as cheikhat performed in public squares, cafes, and at festivals, often accompanied by instruments such as the darbuka, kamancha, and tar.

Daily life

Limited access to formal schooling

Formal schooling for Muslim children remained limited, often focusing on practical domestic skills for girls. Some boys received private instruction in Arabic and the Koran, often conducted outdoors in the shade or in local village settings.

What it cost

Daily budget for a family of five

Around 1914, a family of five required approximately 2.60 francs per day to cover basic living expenses, with 1.25 francs allocated specifically for food.