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Archduke Maximilian of Austria-Este

Modena, 14 Jul 1782 – Altmünster, 1 Jun 1863

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Facts and their sources

  • Born14 Jul 1782, Modenanot verified1 source
  • TitleMember of the House of Lords (Austria), 1861or Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, 1863–1894not verified1 source
  • TitleGrand Master of the Teutonic Knights, 1863–1894or Member of the House of Lords (Austria), 1861not verified1 source
  • Died1 Jun 1863, Altmünsternot verified1 source
  • FatherFerdinand Karl, Archduke of Austria-Estenot verified1 source
  • MotherMaria Beatrice d'Este, Duchess of Massanot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 14 Jul 1782

    Born in Modena

  2. 1861

    Member of the House of Lords (Austria)

  3. 1863–1894

    Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights

  4. 1 Jun 1863

    Dies in Altmünster, aged 80

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During his lifetime

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

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The 1780s · Archduke is born in Modena

In the news1781

Religious Toleration Patent of 1781

The 1781 Patent of Toleration granted religious freedom and legal equality to Lutherans, Calvinists, and Serbian Orthodox Christians.

What people wore

Coral jewelry for festive occasions

On feast days, ordinary women often adorned themselves with coral jewelry, which was meticulously categorized into fourteen different shades, ranging from blood-red to black. This industry was so significant that it drew the interest of foreign travelers who observed the detailed production process in Livorno.

Getting around

Travel time between Florence and Bologna

By the end of the 18th century, the journey between Florence and Bologna typically took about 14 hours and 35 minutes using the improved carriage roads.

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

Handel's music in Florence

Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo supported Handel's vocal music, and his collection included manuscript scores of works like Alexander's Feast and Judas Maccabaeus.

Daily life

Schools and Student Life

State-run schools for girls taught reading, writing, arithmetic, and textile work, with deserving students eligible for a substantial dowry of 140 scudi after eight years. Pupils were required to maintain absolute silence and were corrected with zeal and charity if they showed negligence or inappropriate behavior.