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In the news1880
Switzerland becomes country of immigration in 1880
Starting in 1880, Switzerland officially became a country of immigration, as more people began entering the country than leaving it.
Prince Sixtus of Parma
Rorschacherberg, 11 Aug 1886 – Paris, 14 Mar 1934
8 facts3 sources
Facts and their sources
- Born11 Aug 1886, Rorschacherbergnot verified1 source
- Died14 Mar 1934, Parisnot verified1 source
A life in time
11 Aug 1886
Born in Rorschacherberg
14 Mar 1922
A daughter is born
14 Mar 1934
Dies in Paris, aged 47
Family
See the treeDuring his lifetime
He lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Rorschacherberg.
General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.
The 1880s · Prince is born in Rorschacherberg
What people wore
Distinctive herdsmen accessories
Appenzell herdsmen wore unique earrings called Ohreschueffe, consisting of a miniature cream ladle attached to a snake's head chain. They also displayed wealth through silver watch-chains adorned with actual coins and medals.
Getting around
Exclusive tram travel in Zurich
In the 1880s, horse-drawn trams in Zurich were a luxury for the upper classes; it was unthinkable for workers or servants to use them.
Krakatoa erupts. The volcano in Indonesia exploded with a bang heard 4,800 km away, and its ash reddened sunsets around the world.
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In the news1886
Maggi instant soups launched in 1886
In 1886, industrialist Julius Maggi began producing his ready-made soups to address the poor nutrition of factory workers during the Industrial Revolution.
Music
The Popular Home Zither
The zither was a popular instrument for home music-making across all social classes because it was inexpensive and relatively easy to learn to play.
Daily life
Children often missed school
Accounts of rural life note that many children did not get to school and were often illiterate, with the few schools mainly run by the village priest.