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Hedevig Ulfeldt

Haderslevhus, 15 Jul 1626 – 5 Oct 1678

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A life in time

  1. 15 Jul 1626

    Born in Haderslevhus

  2. 5 Oct 1678

    Dies, aged 52

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During her lifetime

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

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The 1620s · Hedevig is born in Haderslevhus

In the news1619–1620

Plague kills 7,000 in Copenhagen

An outbreak of plague in Copenhagen between 1619 and 1620 resulted in 7,000 deaths.

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 news1627–1629

Occupation of Jutland brings hardship

Foreign armies occupied Jutland from 1627 to 1629, forcing farmers to quarter soldiers, pay heavy contributions, and suffer from plague and livestock loss.

Daily life

Water quality concerns

Due to poor water quality, drinking plain water was often avoided or discouraged, with some people preferring to boil it slowly to remove impurities.

What people wore

High value of silk fabric

In 1550, a carpenter stole a piece of red silk camlet fabric valued at 20 rigsdaler, illustrating the high financial value of textiles at the time.

Music

Singing folk ballads was common entertainment

In the early 17th century, the vast majority of common people relied on singing old folk ballads (folkeviser) as their primary form of music at home and at gatherings. A letter from 1609 notes that people used these ancient verses and songs to enhance the joy of all feasts and social meetings.

At the table

Bread was baked monthly in community ovens

Ordinary households relied on community ovens to bake large batches of bread only once a month.