In the news1853–1882
1853: Mass emigration to Latin America starts
From 1853 to 1882, 325,000 Galicians emigrated, marking a period of intense, large-scale migration to Latin American countries like Cuba and Brazil.
Seville, 23 Feb 1866 – Paris, 24 Dec 1930
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23 Feb 1866
Born in Seville
12 Nov 1886
A son is born
24 Dec 1930
Dies in Paris, aged 64
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In the news1853–1882
From 1853 to 1882, 325,000 Galicians emigrated, marking a period of intense, large-scale migration to Latin American countries like Cuba and Brazil.
What people wore
Limited wardrobes for humble women
A typical humble woman in mid-19th century Spain often possessed only two outfits: one for daily work and one reserved for Sundays and feast days.
Getting around
Sluggish rail journeys in Spain
Rail travel was often sluggish, with one passenger complaining that a 130-mile trip between Cordoba and Madrid took 12 hours.
In Europe · 1859–1871Italy is unified. Garibaldi, Cavour and Victor Emmanuel joined the Italian states into one kingdom, with Rome its capital from 1871.
In the news1860
Starting in 1860, petroleum lamps replaced candles and tallow lights in German households, significantly improving home lighting.
Music
The dance of the Seises
In Seville Cathedral, a group of ten choir boys known as the Seises danced while playing castanets during major Catholic festivities.
Daily life
Teachers' salaries and housing
Schoolteachers in Santoña were provided with housing in addition to their annual salaries, which were 400 ducados for the male teacher and 200 ducados for the female teacher.