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Prince Joseph Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha

Rio de Janeiro, 21 May 1869 – Wiener Neustadt, 13 Aug 1888

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A life in time

  1. 21 May 1869

    Born in Rio de Janeiro

  2. 13 Aug 1888

    Dies in Wiener Neustadt, aged 19

Family

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Parents

During his lifetime

He lived through 3 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Rio de Janeiro.

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

The 1860s · Prince is born in Rio de Janeiro, where about 274,972 people lived

Who governed

What people wore

New Year's Day tradition of new clothes

On New Year's Day, it was customary for everyone, even the poor, to make sacrifices to wear new clothes, such as a suit of brim, a dress of chita, or a simple skirt of riscado. People mended and washed their old rags, wearing them with joy as if they were received from God, embroidered with the gold of the sun and silver of the moon.

Getting around

Common city transport in Rio

In Rio de Janeiro, public transport included omnibuses drawn by four mules, while private carriages were often pulled by two mules or horses.

At the table

Angu: A Staple Food for the Poor

Angu, a staple made by boiling and mashing manioc or maize, was a common, energy-dense meal for poor residents and enslaved people, often eaten without cutlery.

The Paraguayan War. Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay fought Paraguay in South America’s bloodiest war; Paraguay lost most of its men.In South America · 1864–1870

The Paraguayan War. Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay fought Paraguay in South America’s bloodiest war; Paraguay lost most of its men.

Inkratt · CC BY-SA 3.0

In the news1867

Compromise of 1867 creates Dual Monarchy

The 1867 Compromise established the Dual Monarchy, granting Hungary autonomy and creating a shared government between Austria and Hungary.

Music

Popular ensembles for domestic dancing

Popular social gatherings often featured small ensembles of flute, guitar, and cavaquinho to play dances like polkas, waltzes, and mazurkas. While pianos were status symbols in wealthy homes, these smaller groups provided accessible music for the middle-class family home and social life.

Daily life

Scarcity of water supply

Water was scarce in many homes, and residents relied on public fountains or backyard wells, often forcing neighbors to beg for a few drops of water when their supply ran dry.