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Infanta Beatriz of Spain

Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, 22 Jun 1909 – Rome, 22 Nov 2002

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A life in time

  1. 22 Jun 1909

    Born in Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso

  2. 1936–1943

    4 children are born

  3. 22 Nov 2002

    Dies in Rome, aged 93

Family

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Parents

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Children · 4

During her lifetime

She lived through 11 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso.

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The 1900s · Infanta is born in Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso

Who governed

In the news1906

Simplon Tunnel opens, 1906

In 1906, the Simplon Tunnel, at 19.7 km the world's longest at the time, opened, connecting Italy and Switzerland by rail.

Music

Religious dancing in Seville cathedral

On feast days at the Seville cathedral, twelve youths dressed in 17th-century silk costumes traditionally danced the sevillana before the high altar.

The Model T. Ford’s assembly line made a car ordinary families could buy: fifteen million were built.Around the world · 1908–1927

The Model T. Ford’s assembly line made a car ordinary families could buy: fifteen million were built.

ModelTMitch · public domain

Daily life

Mandatory Schooling vs. Reality

Although primary education was legally mandatory for children up to age 12 in 1901 and age 14 by 1923, poverty often made schooling an unattainable luxury for many families. Education was frequently deprioritized in favor of immediate economic needs and child labor.

In the news1900

1900 Work Accident Law established employer responsibility

The 1900 Work Accident Law made employers legally responsible for workplace accidents, marking a major shift in labor rights.

What people wore

Espadrilles as Everyday Footwear

Espadrilles were the most common footwear for workers and farmers, often paired with socks by men or stockings by women, while leather shoes were typically reserved for formal occasions or specific uniforms.

Getting around

Circular railway tickets for long journeys

At the start of the 20th century, travelers could purchase circular tickets from the Norte Company, allowing them to travel up to 3,000 kilometers over 45 days.