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Henri I, Grand Duke of Luxembourg

Born Betzdorf Castle, 16 Apr 1955

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Living person. The family sees only the name, dates and photo; everything else stays private unless they choose to share it.

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A life in time

  1. 16 Apr 1955

    Born in Betzdorf Castle

  2. 1981–1992

    5 children are born

Family

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Parents

Partner

Children · 5

During his lifetime

He has lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Betzdorf Castle.

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The 1950s · Henri is born in Betzdorf Castle

In the news1950–1972

Rapid growth in private car ownership

Between 1950 and 1972, the number of private and commercial vehicles in Luxembourg surged from 8,000 to over 100,000.

What people wore

Carnival customs and tie cutting

During carnival celebrations in Luxembourg, revelers frequently donned fancy dress and masks to participate in masked balls and parades. Women also engaged in a tradition where they would unceremoniously cut off the ties of men, symbolically divesting them of their role in society.

Daily life

Schooling and child health services

Children typically entered the school system at age six, often facing difficulties adjusting to discipline and the curriculum. Primary schools were subject to medical oversight, with visiting nurses conducting regular health exams.

In the news1956

Electrification of major railway lines

In 1956, the Luxembourg rail network was modernized with the solemn inauguration of electrification on the lines connecting to Brussels and Metz.

Music

Rise of youth rock 'n' roll bands

Young people danced in cafés and tea dances to the sound of bands playing rock 'n' roll, often using rudimentary instruments. These local bands, with members as young as 15, frequently modeled themselves after American rock idols seen in cinema or heard on the radio.

In Europe1957

The European Economic Community

Six countries signed the Treaty of Rome, the start of what became the European Union.

Getting around

Final journey of Charly train

The narrow-gauge train nicknamed Charly, which traveled to Echternach, made its final journey under steam power on June 12, 1954.