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Archduke Ernest of Austria

Milan, 8 Aug 1824 – Arco, 4 Apr 1899

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Facts and their sources

  • Born8 Aug 1824, Milannot verified1 source
  • TitleMember of the House of Lords (Austria), 1861or Member of the House of Magnates, 1885–1899not verified1 source
  • TitleMember of the House of Magnates, 1885–1899or Member of the House of Lords (Austria), 1861not verified1 source
  • Died4 Apr 1899, Arconot verified1 source
  • FatherArchduke Rainer Joseph of Austrianot verified1 source
  • MotherPrincess Elisabeth of Savoynot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 8 Aug 1824

    Born in Milan

  2. 1861

    Member of the House of Lords (Austria)

  3. 1885–1899

    Member of the House of Magnates

  4. 4 Apr 1899

    Dies in Arco, aged 74

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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 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

Spicy parsnip spiritosa dish

A common, spicy tavern dish called spiritosa consisted of boiled yellow parsnips in a sauce made of vinegar, pepper, oregano, garlic, and chili peppers.

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

Travel by mule and lettiga in Sicily

In Sicily, travel was often done by mule or in a lettiga, a carriage-like box without wheels carried by two mules that moved at about three miles per hour. This unconventional vehicle was notoriously noisy due to bells and prone to swaying on uneven ground.

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.