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Archduke Rudolf of Austria

Florence, 9 Jan 1788 – Baden, 23 Jul 1831

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Facts and their sources

  • Born9 Jan 1788, Florenceor 8 Jan 1788Records disagree1 source
  • TitleArchbishop of Olomouc, 1819or cardinal, 1819–1831not verified1 source
  • Titlecardinal, 1819–1831or Archbishop of Olomouc, 1819not verified1 source
  • Died23 Jul 1831, Badenor 24 Jul 1831Records disagree1 source
  • MotherMaria Luisa of Spainnot verified1 source
  • FatherLeopold II, Holy Roman Emperornot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 9 Jan 1788

    Born in Florence

  2. 1819

    Archbishop of Olomouc

  3. 1819–1831

    Cardinal

  4. 23 Jul 1831

    Dies in Baden, aged 43

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During his lifetime

He lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Florence.

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The 1780s · Archduke is born in Florence

In the news1781

Abolition of Serfdom Controls in 1781

In 1781, Emperor Joseph II issued the Serfdom Patent, granting peasants the legal right to marry, move, and seek education without lordly permission.

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

Pietro Nardini, master violinist

The violinist Pietro Nardini was the leading instrumentalist in Florence, known for performing violin concertos and chamber music at court.

Daily life

Rural Homes and Living Conditions

In rural areas, many families lived on the upper floors of small stone buildings, keeping their pigs and chickens on the ground floor. Water was obtained from wells or cisterns that collected rainwater, while candles provided light during long winter nights.