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Maria Teresa Felicitas d'Este

Modena, 6 Oct 1726 – Paris, 30 Apr 1754

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A life in time

  1. 6 Oct 1726

    Born in Modena

  2. 1746–1754

    7 children are born

  3. 30 Apr 1754

    Dies in Paris, aged 27

Family

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Parents

Partner

Children · 7

During her lifetime

She lived through 4 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Modena.

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

The 1720s · Maria is born in Modena

In the news1720

Company of Charity founded in 1720

In February 1720, Lodovico Antonio Muratori founded the Company of Charity in his parish to support the sick and needy of Modena.

Getting around

Changing transport for mountain crossings

Traveling through the Alps meant changing modes of transport, as carriages could not cross the mountain passes; travelers often had to switch to mules or litters.

At the table

Winter pig slaughter and blood usage

In December, families slaughtered pigs and used every part, including filtering and cooking the blood with breadcrumbs, cheese, and spices to make a dish called cervellati.

The Great Northern War. Russia, Denmark and Saxony fought Sweden for the Baltic; Peter the Great won and built St Petersburg on the conquered coast.In Europe · 1700–1721

The Great Northern War. Russia, Denmark and Saxony fought Sweden for the Baltic; Peter the Great won and built St Petersburg on the conquered coast.

Imonoz · CC BY-SA 4.0

What people wore

Soldiers' burial jewelry

Soldiers in the Savoyard infantry frequently bought a gold ring-shaped earring with their first wages to pay for their burial if they were killed in battle.

Music

Lenten oratorio performances at San Carlo

During Lent, ordinary people and nobles attended oratorio performances at the San Carlo Rotondo, a central venue for religious music in Modena. These performances were often supported by the Ducal Chapel to strengthen religious and political ties.

Daily life

Rural home layout and food storage

Rural homes featured a spacious kitchen that served as the heart of daily life, where families prepared bread, processed pork, and performed household chores. The kitchen was typically south-facing to catch the sun, while cellars were positioned on the north side to keep food cool.