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In the news1892
Gold crown currency introduced in 1892
In 1892, the gold crown currency was introduced, replacing the old florin system.
Princess Francesca of Parma
Schwarzau am Steinfeld, 22 Apr 1890 – Solesmes, 7 Oct 1978
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Facts and their sources
- Born22 Apr 1890, Schwarzau am Steinfeldnot verified1 source
- Died7 Oct 1978, Solesmesnot verified1 source
A life in time
22 Apr 1890
Born in Schwarzau am Steinfeld
7 Oct 1978
Dies in Solesmes, aged 88
Family
See the treeDuring her lifetime
She lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Schwarzau am Steinfeld.
General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.
The 1890s · Princess is born in Schwarzau am Steinfeld
What people wore
Swaddling infants for straight growth
To ensure babies grew up straight, they were placed in a swaddling cushion for several months, which prevented them from moving or kicking.
Getting around
Trains slashed travel times drastically
In the late 19th century, trains significantly reduced travel times; for instance, the journey from Vienna to Graz took nine hours by train, compared to twenty-nine hours by post coach.
Around the world · 1896The first modern Olympics. Athens hosted the first modern Olympic Games, with 241 athletes from 14 nations.
Émile Gilliéron · public domain
In the news1895
Industrial workers equaled agricultural workers
By the mid-1890s, the number of industrial workers in the German Empire grew to match those in agriculture, marking a major demographic shift toward urbanization and factory labor.
Music
Rural music instruments in Voralpen
In rural areas near the Semmering and Wechsel regions, music was often performed using the zither and the hammered dulcimer (Hackbrett). This contrasted with urban areas where violin and harp combinations were more common in taverns.
Daily life
The multi-purpose kitchen stove
In rural kitchens, the stove was the central hub for cooking, drying laundry on an overhead pole, and providing heat.