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Archduke Heinrich Anton of Austria

Milan, 9 May 1828 – Rainier Palace, 30 Nov 1891

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Facts and their sources

  • Born9 May 1828, Milannot verified1 source
  • TitleMember of the House of Lords (Austria), 1861–1868or Member of the House of Lords (Austria), 1872–1891not verified1 source
  • TitleMember of the House of Lords (Austria), 1872–1891or Member of the House of Lords (Austria), 1861–1868not verified1 source
  • Died30 Nov 1891, Rainier Palacenot verified1 source
  • FatherArchduke Rainer Joseph of Austrianot verified1 source
  • MotherPrincess Elisabeth of Savoynot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 9 May 1828

    Born in Milan

  2. 1861–1868

    Member of the House of Lords (Austria)

  3. 1872–1891

    Member of the House of Lords (Austria)

  4. 30 Nov 1891

    Dies in Rainier Palace, aged 63

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During his lifetime

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

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

The 1820s · Archduke is born in Milan

Around the world1825–1830

The first passenger railway

In England a steam locomotive pulled the first public train in 1825; within decades railways crossed every continent.

At the table

Street foods costing one soldo

For a single soldo, the poor in Naples could purchase various street foods, such as slices of pizza, portions of fried fish known as fragaglia, or nine boiled chestnuts to eat with bread.

What people wore

Cleanliness of Sorrento peasant women

Sorrento peasant women were noted for their cleanliness, never being seen in public without being combed and wearing footwear, even on regular work days.

Getting around

Climbing Mount Etna by horse and carriage

To climb Mount Etna, travelers would depart Catania by carriage for Nicolosi, then ride horses to the Casa degli inglesi, arriving at midnight. From there, they trekked 1.5 hours before dawn to reach the summit to witness the sunrise.

What it cost

Daily wages for laborers and craftsmen

In the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies around 1825–1849, a common laborer earned 15–20 grana per day, while specialized craftsmen could earn 80 grana. Workers often received an additional daily allowance of 10–15 grana for food if it was not provided on the job.

Music

Essential instruments for daily life

Castanets and tambourines were essential instruments for dancers, frequently accompanied by violins and guitars. Guitars were especially favored for nocturnal serenades, open-air concerts, and romantic declarations.

Daily life

Gender-restricted education controlled by the Church

There was no compulsory schooling, and education was heavily influenced by the Church, with 30 articles regulating male education versus only 22 for females. While boys could study reading, writing, and arithmetic, girls' education was largely restricted to domestic arts, catechism, and religious duties.