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Eberard Jordi Frederic de Rappolstein

Gemer, 12 Mar 1570 – Strasbourg, 27 Aug 1637

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A life in time

  1. 12 Mar 1570

    Born in Gemer

  2. 12 Feb 1598

    A son is born

  3. 27 Aug 1637

    Dies in Strasbourg, aged 67

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During his lifetime

He lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Gemer.

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The 1570s · Eberard is born in Gemer

In the news1577

Plague epidemic hits Slovakia in 1577

A plague epidemic spread across Hungary and Slovakia in 1577.

Getting around

Postal stations and horse changing stops

Postal stations were established along royal routes such as the one from Vienna to Kosice, typically located about 15 kilometers apart to allow for changing horses. These stations also provided refreshments and lodging for travelers and were managed by a postmaster.

In the news1562–1598

French Wars of Religion begin

The French Wars of Religion broke out in 1562, leading to immense loss of life through violence, famine, and disease that lasted until 1598.

Daily life

Advanced aristocratic castle kitchens

Aristocratic castle kitchens featured advanced technology like mechanical meat spits that operated on a clockwork principle. These kitchens were strictly guarded to maintain food quality and prevent theft.

What people wore

Adjusting skirt length for muddy conditions

To keep skirts clean and manageable in muddy conditions, women wore them tucked up. This practical adjustment allowed them to adapt the length of their clothing to the environment throughout their daily work.

Music

Church music in urban centers

In towns like Levoča and Bardejov, municipal cantors and students performed complex polyphonic and polychoral music in parish churches during daily services and festivals.

At the table

Flatbreads and seasonal meat storage

People commonly ate unleavened flatbreads baked on hot stones or in pans, reserving leavened bread for special occasions. Meat consumption was seasonal, with pork being the most common meat for rural populations, often stored by salting or drying in barrels.