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Princess Marie Gabriele of Luxembourg

Colmar-Berg, 2 Aug 1925 – Ledreborg, 9 Feb 2023

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A life in time

  1. 2 Aug 1925

    Born in Colmar-Berg

  2. 1952–1962

    7 children are born

  3. 9 Feb 2023

    Dies in Ledreborg, aged 97

Family

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Parents

Partner

Children · 7

During her lifetime

She lived through 11 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Colmar-Berg.

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

The 1920s · Princess is born in Colmar-Berg

In the news1928

First traffic light installed (1928)

The first traffic light in Denmark was installed at the intersection of Frederiksborggade and Nørre Farimagsgade.

What people wore

Women claiming control on Epiphany

On Epiphany, a traditional custom allowed women to assert control in society by cutting off the ties of men, stripping them of their usual male symbols.

Getting around

Traveling from Kirchberg to the city

People living in Kirchberg traveled to the city by walking or by taking a tram from Eich, as the trip was considered quite difficult at the time.

The Great Depression. The Wall Street Crash of 1929 set off a world depression: banks failed, work vanished and coffee prices collapsed in Brazil.Around the world · 1929–1939

The Great Depression. The Wall Street Crash of 1929 set off a world depression: banks failed, work vanished and coffee prices collapsed in Brazil.

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In the news1921

First hot dog stands appear (1921)

The first six hot dog stands appeared in the streets of Copenhagen.

Music

Wooden rattles replaced bells during Easter week

During Holy Week, church bells traditionally flew to Rome, so children used wooden rattles and drums to announce services and collect treats.

Daily life

Specialized forest schools for children

To combat tuberculosis, some children attended specialized open-air forest schools where they were closely monitored, underwent daily physical examinations, and were overfed five times a day to gain weight. These schools prioritized health and physical strengthening over academic instruction, which was limited to essential subjects.