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Princess Ines of Bourbon-Parma

9 May 1952 – 20 Oct 1981

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A life in time

  1. 9 May 1952

    Born

  2. 20 Oct 1981

    Dies, aged 29

Family

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Parents

During her lifetime

She lived through 4 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like.

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The 1950s · Princess is born

In the news1956

Third week of paid vacation

In 1956, French workers were granted a third week of paid vacation, significantly increasing their leisure time.

What people wore

Structured undergarments defined the silhouette

In the 1950s, women's undergarments like corsets, girdles, and structured petticoats were considered essential to achieve the cinched waist and specific silhouette dictated by fashion designers.

Daily life

Daily life and schooling for children

In 1957, primary school children attended classes six days a week, including Saturdays, and many rural students learned in a single classroom with one teacher for all levels. That same year, a reform eliminated homework for primary schools.

In the news1950

Creation of the minimum wage

In 1950, the government established the minimum wage (SMIG) to improve workers' purchasing power.

Music

Dance Rituals and Social Life

The village dance served as an important social hub where attendees danced the waltz, tango, paso doble, and the java. Mothers often accompanied their daughters to these events, which functioned as both popular celebrations and unofficial marriage markets.

In Europe1948–1952

The Marshall Plan

American aid of some $13 billion rebuilt the ruined economies of Western Europe.

Getting around

Record-breaking train travel in 1955

By 1955, the Sud-Express train achieved a world-record speed for its route, covering the 816 km between Paris and Hendaye in 7 hours and 23 minutes.