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Infanta Maria das Neves of Portugal

Kleinheubach, 5 Aug 1852 – Vienna, 14 Feb 1941

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A life in time

  1. 5 Aug 1852

    Born in Kleinheubach

  2. 14 Feb 1941

    Dies in Vienna, aged 88

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During her lifetime

She lived through 10 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Kleinheubach.

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

The 1850s · Infanta is born in Kleinheubach

In the news1858

New silver florin introduced in 1858

In 1858, a new silver florin became the official currency in Austria, replacing the previous Convention currency.

What people wore

Children's Footwear in Rural Areas

While better-off families could afford varied clothes, children of the impoverished often went barefoot over stone and stubble during the summer months.

Getting around

Limitations of mail-coach travel

Before railways became dominant, mail-coaches reached speeds of 8 to 12.7 km/h, but their daily range was limited to around 100 kilometers due to frequent stops, meals, and border controls.

Italy is unified. Garibaldi, Cavour and Victor Emmanuel joined the Italian states into one kingdom, with Rome its capital from 1871.In Europe · 1859–1871

Italy is unified. Garibaldi, Cavour and Victor Emmanuel joined the Italian states into one kingdom, with Rome its capital from 1871.

Baldassare Verazzi (1819-1886) · public domain

In the news1854

First mountain railway opens in 1854

In 1854, the first mountain railway in the world was opened, connecting Vienna to the Semmering pass.

Music

Rise of male choirs and music festivals

The 19th century saw a massive surge in male choirs, known as Liedertafel, which moved from private social gatherings to public music festivals.

Daily life

Compulsory schooling and kindergarten costs

Children were required to attend school from ages six to fourteen, often carrying books in long tin satchels. In model kindergartens, families could pay fees between sixpence and three shillings a month for care and meals.