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Princess Margarita de Bourbon de Parme

Born Nijmegen, 13 Oct 1972

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A life in time

  1. 13 Oct 1972

    Born in Nijmegen

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During her lifetime

She has lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Nijmegen.

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The 1970s · Princess is born in Nijmegen

In the news1975

Large-scale migration after Surinamese independence

Following the independence of its colony, one-third of the population of Suriname emigrated to the Netherlands.

Getting around

The rise of roadside picnicking

As car ownership exploded, a new phenomenon called bermtoerisme emerged where people used road verges for recreational stops and picnics while watching passing traffic.

Around the world1973–1974

The oil crisis

Arab oil producers cut supplies and the price of oil quadrupled; petrol queues and inflation followed around the world.

Daily life

Compulsory education extended to 17

The compulsory education age was raised to 17 years in 1975.

What people wore

Modernization of Dutch religious habits

Between 1950 and 1970, many Dutch religious congregations modernized their habits, eventually transitioning to civilian clothing to better connect with society. These changes were often introduced on the feast day of the congregation's patron saint.

Music

Normaal band performance fees

Starting in the mid-1970s, the band Normaal performed at a farm dance hall for a fee of 250 guilders per show.

At the table

Risky home fondue dining rituals

Families often enjoyed fondue at home, cooking small pieces of meat in pots of boiling oil on the table. This risky ritual often involved a spirit burner and a candle in a bottle, which could easily tip over.