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Grand Duchess Maria Kirillovna of Russia

Coburg, 2 Feb 1907 – Madrid, 25 Oct 1951

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A life in time

  1. 2 Feb 1907

    Born in Coburg

  2. 1936–1948

    Grand Mistress of the Order of Saint Catherine

  3. 25 Oct 1951

    Dies in Madrid, aged 44

Family

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During her lifetime

She lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Coburg.

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

The 1900s · Grand is born in Coburg

In the news1900

1900 Work Accident Law established employer responsibility

The 1900 Work Accident Law made employers legally responsible for workplace accidents, marking a major shift in labor rights.

Getting around

Example travel times and costs in 1902

In 1902, a journey of 157 kilometers from Bremen to Norden took 4 1/4 hours by express train at a cost of 12.70 Marks for first class, while a slower passenger train took 5 1/4 hours. These scheduled services offered passengers predictable and relatively affordable options for traveling between regional towns.

At the table

Alcohol Consumption Among Children

In many households, children drank beer as part of their daily diet, with some reports noting that even 12-year-olds consumed a glass of beer. In rural areas, children were sometimes given diluted wine, which was believed to help them grow and develop facial hair.

Powered flight. The Wright brothers flew a powered aeroplane at Kitty Hawk in 1903; in 1906 Santos-Dumont flew the 14-bis in Paris.Around the world · 1903–1906

Powered flight. The Wright brothers flew a powered aeroplane at Kitty Hawk in 1903; in 1906 Santos-Dumont flew the 14-bis in Paris.

Orville Wright and Wilbur Wright (credited as photographers) [1], [2] · public domain

What people wore

Popular Boys' Clothing Styles

The sailor suit was the single most popular outfit for boys during this period, reflecting the Imperial German Navy's expansion. Younger boys also typically wore knickerbockers, which are trousers gathered just below the knee, often paired with short jackets.

Music

Wandervögel and campfire folk music

Young people known as Wandervögel often gathered around campfires singing folk songs from their songbook, The Zupfgeigenhansl, while playing the guitar-lute, also called a Zupfgeige.

Daily life

Schooling experiences for children

Students often sat four to a bench, and in under-resourced schools, a candle might be used for light on dark mornings. Children carried their books and lunch in long tin satchels, and many were noted for wearing spectacles.