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Prince Felix, Prince Consort of Luxembourg

Schwarzau am Steinfeld, 28 Sep 1893 – Fischbach, 8 Apr 1970

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  • Born28 Sep 1893, Schwarzau am Steinfeldnot verified1 source
  • TitleMember of the Council of Stateor Consort of Luxembourg, 1919–1964not verified1 source
  • TitleConsort of Luxembourg, 1919–1964or Member of the Council of Statenot verified1 source
  • Died8 Apr 1970, Fischbachnot verified1 source
  • MotherInfanta Maria Antonia of Portugalnot verified1 source
  • FatherRobert I, Duke of Parmanot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 28 Sep 1893

    Born in Schwarzau am Steinfeld

  2. 1919–1964

    Consort of Luxembourg

  3. 1921–1929

    6 children are born

  4. 8 Apr 1970

    Dies in Fischbach, aged 76

Family

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Children · 6

During his lifetime

He 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 · Prince is born in Schwarzau am Steinfeld

In the news1892

Gold crown currency introduced in 1892

In 1892, the gold crown currency was introduced, replacing the old florin system.

What people wore

Peasant men's holiday shirt-sleeves

On feast days, peasant men often ate in their white shirt-sleeves, as these were considered an essential part of their holiday attire indoors.

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.

The “Russian flu”. A flu pandemic travelled the world by rail and steamship in a few months, killing about a million people.Around the world · 1889–1890

The “Russian flu”. A flu pandemic travelled the world by rail and steamship in a few months, killing about a million people.

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In the news1890

Luxembourg gains its own independent dynasty

The death of King William III ended the personal union with the Netherlands, and Luxembourg gained its own dynasty.

Music

Viennese waltz duration and popularity

The Viennese waltz was incredibly popular, with court balls requiring waltzes to last exactly eight minutes. This dance, which evolved from the Ländler, became a central part of social life, allowing couples to glide smoothly in circles.

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.