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Stephan Graf Keglevich von Buzin

Egreskáta, 27 Nov 1880 – São Paulo, 2 Jun 1962

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A life in time

  1. 27 Nov 1880

    Born in Egreskáta

  2. 23 Apr 1921

    A daughter is born

  3. 2 Jun 1962

    Dies in São Paulo, aged 81

Family

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Partner

Children · 1

During his lifetime

He lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Egreskáta.

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1880s · Stephan is born in Egreskáta

Who governed

In South America1879–1884

The War of the Pacific

Chile fought Peru and Bolivia for the nitrate deserts of the Atacama; Bolivia lost its coast.

Getting around

Trains reached high speeds by century's end

By the end of the 19th century, trains in Hungary frequently reached speeds of 100 km/h, representing a major advancement over earlier carriage travel.

In the news1887

First electric tramway in 1887

Budapest introduced its first electric tramway on the Grand Boulevard in 1887, significantly modernizing public transportation in the city.

What people wore

Festive Daróc Jackets in Transylvania

Young men in Transylvania wore red woolen daróc jackets on festive occasions, while older men typically wore black.

Daily life

Lighting methods in peasant homes

Peasant homes were typically lit using small dishes of vegetable oil with a wick, or homemade candles crafted from tallow and sheep or cow fat. Open fireplaces also provided a primary source of light for evening chores like spinning.

In the news1888

Slavery abolished by Golden Law in 1888

In 1888, the Golden Law was signed by Princess Isabel, which immediately and fully abolished slavery throughout Brazil without compensation to owners.

Music

Zithers in the home

The zither was a popular instrument in many homes because it was easy to make, and people danced to it during social gatherings like corn husking and spinning.