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In the news1892
Gold crown currency introduced in 1892
In 1892, the gold crown currency was introduced, replacing the old florin system.
Archduke Hubert Salvator of Austria
Wels, 30 Apr 1894 – Persenbeug Castle, 24 Mar 1971
9 facts2 sources
Facts and their sources
- Born30 Apr 1894, Welsnot verified1 source
- TitleMember of the House of Lords (Austria), 1917–1918not verified1 source
- Died24 Mar 1971, Persenbeug Castlenot verified1 source
A life in time
30 Apr 1894
Born in Wels
1917–1918
Member of the House of Lords (Austria)
14 Dec 1928
A daughter is born
24 Mar 1971
Dies in Persenbeug Castle, aged 76
Family
See the treeDuring his lifetime
He lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Wels.
General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.
The 1890s · Archduke is born in Wels
Getting around
Strict police control of early train travel
Initially, passengers traveling by train in Austria had to obtain a police permit the day before their journey, have it stamped at their destination, and return it upon arrival.
At the table
Beer as food and drink
In Vienna, beer was considered both a food and a drink, and it was so essential that it even appeared on the imperial dinner table.
Around the world · 1896The first modern Olympics. Athens hosted the first modern Olympic Games, with 241 athletes from 14 nations.
Émile Gilliéron · public domain
What people wore
Swaddling infants for straight growth
To ensure babies grew up straight, they were placed in a swaddling cushion for several months, which prevented them from moving or kicking.
Music
Landler dance in the Wechsel region
The Landler was the dominant dance in the Wechsel region, often accompanied by instruments ranging from violins and clarinets to wind instruments and the Styrian diatonic harmonika. Thousands of Landler melodies were played at celebrations like harvest festivals or in local inns.
Daily life
Shared water taps in Vienna apartment buildings
In urban Vienna, many apartments lacked private water or toilets, requiring residents to fetch water from a shared tap in the corridor called a bassena.