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Eleanor of Toledo

Toledo, 1522 – Pisa, 17 Dec 1562

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A life in time

  1. 1522

    Born in Toledo

  2. 1541–1549

    2 children are born

  3. 17 Dec 1562

    Dies in Pisa

Family

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Partner

Children · 2

During her lifetime

She lived through 5 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Toledo.

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

The 1520s · Eleanor is born in Toledo

In the news1521

Defeat at Battle of Esquiroz

On June 30, 1521, a Franco-Navarrese army of 12,000 was defeated at the Battle of Esquiroz near Pamplona, resulting in more than 6,000 deaths and the capture of their general.

Getting around

Mules as primary transport animals

Travelers often used mules, which were the most valuable assistants for transport and could be used for riding or carrying cargo.

In the news1527

Plague epidemic in 1527

A plague epidemic struck Florence in 1527, causing significant fear and hardship among the population.

Daily life

Domestic heating and cleaning methods

Households used braziers to heat laundry and water for cleaning, as homes lacked modern amenities like running water.

What people wore

Clothing as a valuable family asset

For many rural families, clothing was so precious that it was never discarded; it was often reused, sold to cover funeral costs, or given as part of a domestic servant's wages.

Music

Festival Wind Music Ensembles

Public and religious festivals featured wind instrument ensembles known as ministriles, who typically played in groups of four to six using instruments like flutes, cornets, and sackbuts.

At the table

Common drinks in Habsburg Spain

People rarely drank water due to poor quality and health risks, preferring wine that was often diluted or spiced. Another common drink in taverns was aloja, a rudimentary beverage made from carob fruits.