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In the news1871
The German Empire is proclaimed
The German Empire was proclaimed in 1871, uniting various states under Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Princess Sibylle Margaretha of Hesse-Kassel
Holstein, 3 Jun 1877 – Wiesbaden, 11 Feb 1953
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Facts and their sources
- Born3 Jun 1877, Holsteinnot verified1 source
- Died11 Feb 1953, Wiesbadennot verified1 source
A life in time
3 Jun 1877
Born in Holstein
11 Feb 1953
Dies in Wiesbaden, aged 75
Family
See the treeDuring her lifetime
She lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Holstein.
General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.
The 1870s · Princess is born in Holstein
What people wore
Children's Footwear in Rural Areas
While better-off families could afford varied clothes, children of the impoverished often went barefoot over stone and stubble during the summer months.
Getting around
Steamship travel on the Weser River
By the late 19th century, steamships on the Weser river were a popular tourist attraction, with the upstream journey from Hamelin to Münden taking 15 hours and 30 minutes, and the downstream journey taking 8 hours and 29 minutes.
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In Europe · 1870–1871The Franco-Prussian War and a united Germany. Prussia defeated France, and the German Empire was proclaimed in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles.
Anton von Werner · public domain
In the news1873
Economic crash triggers long crisis
The Panic of 1873 began with a stock market crash, triggering a period of economic hardship known as the Great Depression.
Music
Rise of male choirs and music festivals
The 19th century saw a massive surge in male choirs, known as Liedertafel, which moved from private social gatherings to public music festivals.
Daily life
Access to running water varied by class
Working-class homes often lacked running water, requiring water to be heated in cooking pots, while wealthier, modern homes featured hot-water heaters and running water in the kitchen and bathroom.