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Maria Naryshkina

Warsaw, 2 Feb 1779 – Starnberg, 6 Sep 1854

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A life in time

  1. 2 Feb 1779

    Born in Warsaw

  2. 1808–1813

    2 children are born

  3. 6 Sep 1854

    Dies in Starnberg, aged 75

Family

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Parents

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Children · 3

During her lifetime

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

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

The 1770s · Maria is born in Warsaw

In the news1772

First Partition of Poland annexations

Prussia annexed West Prussia, acquiring 36,000 square kilometers and approximately 600,000 people, which significantly impacted local administration and demographics.

What people wore

Restricted Movement in Tight Prussian Uniforms

Prussian soldiers wore tight uniforms and white linen summer breeches that were so fitted they risked splitting if the wearer moved suddenly. They were required to keep their hair powdered, pulled back with a ribbon, and were never seen without their gaiters.

Getting around

Daily travel distances and speeds

Travel speeds varied significantly: walkers averaged 20-25 km per day, while those using the postal station network could cover 60-100 km daily. Conversely, transporting goods was much slower, often limited to 10-15 km per day.

Watt’s steam engine. James Watt’s much more efficient steam engine, patented in 1769, powered the mills and mines of the Industrial Revolution.Around the world · 1769–1776

Watt’s steam engine. James Watt’s much more efficient steam engine, patented in 1769, powered the mills and mines of the Industrial Revolution.

Nicolás Pérez · CC BY-SA 3.0

In the news1773–1774

Construction of the Bydgoski Canal

The Bydgoski Canal was constructed, creating a vital waterway connection between the Brda and Noteć rivers to improve regional trade transport.

Music

The sound and power of church bells

Church bells were the loudest artificial sounds in villages, serving to signal religious services, mark the time of day, and warn communities of fires or approaching troops. People also believed that ringing bells could ward off storms and evil spirits in folk mythology.

Daily life

Dwellings and Heating in the 18th Century

Commoners often lived in huts built with mud or earth, and many peasant houses lacked chimneys, meaning smoke escaped through roof holes. In contrast, noble houses were designed with a central hall, dining room, and separated rooms, often featuring tiled stoves for heating.