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Archduke Ferdinand Karl Joseph of Austria-Este

Milan, 25 Apr 1781 – Altmünster, 1850

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A life in time

  1. 25 Apr 1781

    Born in Milan

  2. 1850

    Dies in Altmünster

Family

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Parents

During his lifetime

He lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Milan.

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The 1780s · Archduke is born in Milan

In the news1784

Centralized Hospital Opened in 1784

The Allgemeines Krankenhaus opened in Vienna in 1784 to centralize medical care and provide free treatment for the poor.

What people wore

Everyday dress for peasant men

Peasant men typically dressed in coarse-fabric jackets, knee-length breeches, and waistcoats. While these garments were not refined in cut, there was a noticeable attention to detail and a sense of good taste in the pairing of colors.

Getting around

Rare river travel by boat

Travel by boat on the Arno River was possible but rare, as travelers often preferred carriages out of fear of heavy rains and the river's unpredictable water levels.

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.In Europe · 1789–1799

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.

Unidentified painter · public domain

In the news1785

Certified Medical Staff Decree of 1785

In 1785, the Emperor decreed that every community must have a state-certified midwife and doctor to prevent epidemics.

Music

Pergolesi's Stabat Mater tradition

During Lent in Florence, a popular and recurring musical event was the performance of Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, which became a hallowed tradition.

Daily life

Peasant Cooking and Meals

Peasant families frequently cooked large pots of vegetable soup, especially on Fridays when meat was avoided. Leftovers were repurposed by reboiling the soup in a pan with bread on subsequent days.