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Princess Frederica Amalia of Denmark

Copenhagen, 11 Apr 1649 – Kiel, 30 Oct 1704

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A life in time

  1. 11 Apr 1649

    Born in Copenhagen

  2. 1670–1678

    4 children are born

  3. 30 Oct 1704

    Dies in Kiel, aged 55

Family

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Parents

Partner

Children · 4

During her lifetime

She lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Copenhagen.

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

The 1640s · Princess is born in Copenhagen

In the news1644–1645

Swedish forces invade Jutland

A Swedish invasion of Jutland in 1644 caused widespread disruption to the rural economy and population.

Getting around

Memorable royal logistics and animal transport

Large-scale royal travel was logistically demanding; for example, a 1643 trip by Prince Christian through Køge required the mobilization of 57 wagons in a single day. Another unusual journey involved a dromedary being led from Copenhagen to Køge in 1653, with a boy guiding the animal while a stableman rode alongside on a horse.

In the news1638–1640

Sound toll increased for state revenue

King Christian IV increased the Sound toll on foreign ships starting in 1638 to fund state debts and military construction.

Daily life

Lack of schooling for children

Children in Nyboder received no schooling in the 17th century and were instead made to work away from home.

What people wore

Mourning skirt used for napping

Funerals in Store Magleby until the 1880s featured a black skirt called a job, which women pulled over their heads to hide their grief and sometimes to nap.

Music

Popular musical instruments of the era

Common people frequently used the recorder, bagpipe, shawm, and harp, while the lute, zither, and clavichord were considered noble instruments.

At the table

Daily diet relied on porridge and kale

Daily meals for ordinary people were simple and centered on staples like porridge and bread, while kale was a crucial winter vitamin source because it could survive outdoors year-round. Porridge and bread were essential parts of every meal, and meat or fish were consumed when available, often salted or dried.