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Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria

Graz, 13 Jan 1610 – Munich, 25 Sep 1665

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A life in time

  1. 13 Jan 1610

    Born in Graz

  2. 1636–1638

    2 children are born

  3. 25 Sep 1665

    Dies in Munich, aged 55

Family

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Parents

Partner

Children · 2

During her lifetime

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

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

The 1610s · Archduchess is born in Graz

In the news1618–1623

The Kipper and Wipper Economic Crisis

Between 1618 and 1623, Germany suffered the Kipper and Wipper economic crisis, where rulers debased coins by reducing silver content, causing rapid inflation. This made it impossible for people with fixed incomes, such as teachers and pensioners, to afford basic living expenses.

At the table

Festive treats for the poor

Nonnenfürzle, a small, deep-fried pastry made from choux dough, was a rare and valued treat for the rural population on festive occasions. These delicacies were prepared in hot lard and rolled in sugar when enough money was available.

What people wore

Noblewomen’s luxury clothing allowances

In the early 17th century, noblewomen were regulated by dress codes that specifically permitted them to wear gold chains valued at up to 100 gulden and pearl-adorned hoods worth 40 gulden.

Getting around

Typical travel times and rest points.

A 115-kilometer journey between St. Pölten and St. Florian typically required 20 to 28 hours. Travelers often stayed at posting stations located about every 25 kilometers to rest and change horses.

What it cost

Weekly Worker Expenses

In the 17th century, a worker required about 100 Kreuzer per week to cover basic necessities like grain, meat, fat, and candles for his family.

Music

Domestic music in early 17th-century Austria

The Linzer Orgeltabulatur, compiled between 1611 and 1613, contains 108 pieces that were intended for domestic recreation on the regal, a small reed-organ, rather than for church use.

Daily life

Children treated as adults

Children were typically treated like small adults and were expected to emulate adult behavior as they learned crafts and chores from their parents.