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Alexandra of Denmark

Also known as Alix (nickname)

Yellow Palace, 1 Dec 1844 – Sandringham House, 20 Nov 1925

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  • Born1 Dec 1844, Yellow Palacenot verified1 source
  • MarriedEdward VIInot verified1 source
  • TitleConsort of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, 1901–1910not verified1 source
  • EventCoronation of Edward VII and Alexandranot verified1 source
  • Died20 Nov 1925, Sandringham Housenot verified1 source
  • FatherChristian IX of Denmarknot verified1 source
  • MotherLouise of Hesse-Kasselnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 1 Dec 1844

    Born in Yellow Palace

  2. 1864–1871

    6 children are born

  3. 1901–1910

    Consort of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

  4. 20 Nov 1925

    Dies in Sandringham House, aged 80

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Children · 6

During her lifetime

She lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Yellow Palace.

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The 1840s · Alexandra is born in Yellow Palace

In the news1847

First Railway Line Opens

Denmark's first railway line opened on June 26, 1847, connecting Copenhagen and Roskilde.

What people wore

Wooden clogs were common footwear

Both men and women wore wooden clogs for both everyday activities and festive celebrations.

Getting around

Winter travel via ice boats

Passengers crossing the Great Belt in winter used ice boats, where men had to help pull the vessel across the ice while women were exempt.

The Revolutions of 1848. Uprisings spread from Paris to Vienna, Berlin and Milan; most were put down, but serfdom ended in Austria.In Europe · 1848

The Revolutions of 1848. Uprisings spread from Paris to Vienna, Berlin and Milan; most were put down, but serfdom ended in Austria.

Horace Vernet · public domain

In the news1849

1849 Constitution ends absolute monarchy

The 1849 Constitution abolished absolute monarchy, fundamentally changing the legal and political status of all Danish inhabitants.

Music

Typical rural dance band instrumentation

Rural dance bands typically featured a violin for the main music, supplemented by brass instruments for ceremonial functions such as welcoming guests.

Daily life

Compulsory Schooling for Children

The 1814 Education Act mandated compulsory school attendance for children from age seven until confirmation at age 14. In rural areas, children often attended school only every other day to accommodate farm work, and classrooms strictly separated boys and girls.