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Birgitte von Holstein-Ledreborg, Countess of Holstein-Ledreborg

29 Jun 1922 – 21 Aug 2009

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A life in time

  1. 29 Jun 1922

    Born

  2. 1949–1955

    3 children are born

  3. 21 Aug 2009

    Dies, aged 87

Family

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Parents

Partner

Children · 3

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 1920s · Birgitte is born

In the news1921

First hot dog stands appear (1921)

The first six hot dog stands appeared in the streets of Copenhagen.

What people wore

Wooden clogs for daily life

For everyday wear, both men and women consistently wore wooden clogs, switching to leather shoes only for special celebrations like weddings or dances. They would typically keep clogs on until reaching the courtyard and change into their shoes just before entering the house.

Getting around

Bicycles were the most common transport

While cars became more accessible due to mass production, the bicycle remained the most common mode of transport for ordinary people.

The Spanish flu. A flu pandemic infected a third of humanity and killed some 50 million people, more than the war that had just ended.Around the world · 1918–1920

The Spanish flu. A flu pandemic infected a third of humanity and killed some 50 million people, more than the war that had just ended.

Otis Historical Archives, National Museum of Health and Medicine · public domain

In the news1928

First traffic light installed (1928)

The first traffic light in Denmark was installed at the intersection of Frederiksborggade and Nørre Farimagsgade.

Music

The Fanø dance tradition in Denmark

On the island of Fanø, a distinct tradition known as Fanø music and dance, including dances like sønderhoning and fannikedans, was performed throughout the 20th century using a set repertoire of about 120 melodies.

Daily life

Living in 1-2 room apartments

In Copenhagen, many working-class families lived in 1- or 2-room apartments where they slept, ate, and played in the same room. Toilets were often shared facilities located in the courtyard.