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Princess Xenia of Montenegro

Cetinje, 22 Apr 1881 – Clichy, 10 Mar 1960

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A life in time

  1. 22 Apr 1881

    Born in Cetinje

  2. 10 Mar 1960

    Dies in Clichy, aged 78

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During her lifetime

She lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Cetinje.

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

The 1880s · Princess is born in Cetinje

In the news1884

Standardized time zones adopted globally

In 1884, global standardized time zones were introduced, largely driven by the need to synchronize railway schedules and public life in the industrialized German Empire.

What people wore

Sunday workwear with a white cravat

A 7 November 1880 “tableau de Wenzel” shows four women gathering olives, including one wearing a neat work costume with a white cravat and a yellow fichu over a white headcloth. The source notes the outfit seemed “too coquettish” for work, explained by the fact it was Sunday.

Getting around

Walking was a common mode of travel

Ordinary people frequently traveled long distances on foot, with a common unit of measurement being the league, which roughly corresponded to one hour of walking.

Krakatoa erupts. The volcano in Indonesia exploded with a bang heard 4,800 km away, and its ash reddened sunsets around the world.Around the world · 1883

Krakatoa erupts. The volcano in Indonesia exploded with a bang heard 4,800 km away, and its ash reddened sunsets around the world.

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In the news1889

Massive emigration due to famine

A period of intense hunger affected the population, leading to the emigration of over 10,000 people.

Music

Rural brass bands were popular musical associations

In the late 19th century, rural French brass bands often consisted of about 25 members, with many musicians starting as young as 8 or 9 years old.

Daily life

Mandatory primary education reform

Following the Ferry laws of the 1880s, primary education became free, compulsory, and secular for children aged 7 to 13.