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26 Dec 1818 – 26 Dec 1818

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A life in time

  1. 26 Dec 1818

    Born

  2. 26 Dec 1818

    Dies, aged 0

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The 1810s · <name is born

In the news1808–1814

Outbreak of the War of Independence, 1808

The Spanish War of Independence began in 1808, leading to massive destruction and an estimated death toll of up to 500,000 people.

Getting around

Stagecoach travel revolutionizes Spanish transit

Organized stagecoach travel between major cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia began in 1816, significantly reducing travel times by the 1850s. For example, a journey from Madrid to Barcelona that took about 13 days in the 1820s was reduced to 3 to 4 days by the 1850s.

At the table

Daily essentials consumed most household income

In 1819, purchasing the daily essentials for a family—such as wheat, soap, and fuel—could consume over 68% of a day's income.

The Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon’s armies redrew the map of Europe from Spain to Moscow; his invasion of Portugal sent its court to Rio de Janeiro.In Europe · 1803–1815

The Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon’s armies redrew the map of Europe from Spain to Moscow; his invasion of Portugal sent its court to Rio de Janeiro.

Ruedi33a · CC BY-SA 4.0

What people wore

Essential outdoor attire for women

Regardless of social class, women wore a black basquiña skirt and a mantilla over their other clothes when going out in public or to church. These garments were considered so essential that they were present in every dowry, whether from a wealthy or modest family.

Music

Boleras dominance in theater performances

During the 1811 theatrical season in Cádiz, boleras were the most performed dance, accounting for over 27 percent of all dance and song performances.

Daily life

Scarcity and Management of Drinking Water

In coastal cities like Cadiz, drinking water was scarce and often brought in casks from nearby springs, requiring households to collect rainwater in cisterns. This water was meticulously managed for specific uses like cooking, drinking, or cleaning.