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Princess Victoire of Bourbon-Parma

8 Nov 1957 – 27 Jan 2001

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A life in time

  1. 8 Nov 1957

    Born

  2. 27 Jan 2001

    Dies, aged 43

Family

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During her lifetime

She lived through 6 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

Trousers were rare for women

For much of this period, trousers on women were rare and socially unconventional for daily life, often restricted to casual settings like holidays or specific professional environments.

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.