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Gustav, Prince of Vasa

Stockholm, 9 Nov 1799 – Pillnitz, 4 Oct 1877

10 facts3 sources

Facts and their sources

  • Born9 Nov 1799, Stockholmnot verified1 source
  • Died4 Oct 1877, Pillnitzor 5 Aug 1877 · 4 Aug 1877Records disagree1 source
  • FatherGustav IV Adolf of Swedennot verified1 source
  • MotherFrederica of Badennot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 9 Nov 1799

    Born in Stockholm

  2. 5 Aug 1833

    A daughter is born

  3. 4 Oct 1877

    Dies in Pillnitz, aged 77

Family

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Parents

Partner

Children · 1

During his lifetime

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

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

The 1790s · Gustav, is born in Stockholm

In the news1794

Unified Prussian civil law code enacted

A unified civil law code for Prussia was developed, ultimately taking effect in 1794 to ensure more honest and efficient justice.

Getting around

Slow speeds on poor road networks

Stagecoaches traveled at a walking pace of only 4 to 5 km/h, stopping every 15 to 30 kilometers at relay stations to change horses and passengers. Due to the poor conditions of the roads, these journeys were often exhausting and prone to accidents.

At the table

Meat was a rare and precious luxury

While fresh meat was a rare luxury, some households relied on salted or smoked pork and beef, often cooking bones in sauerkraut when meat was scarce.

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.In Europe · 1789–1799

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.

Unidentified painter · public domain

What people wore

Men’s Sunday Black Coat

Working men typically wore a simple black coat called a Rock for their Sunday attire, which was usually fastened with hooks rather than buttons.

Music

Festival courtship and entertainment

During town fairs, young men purchased sweets and confections for their sweethearts, with the lover placing the first piece into the girl's mouth. Young people also frequented local inns to enjoy dancing, singing, and string music.

Daily life

Structured school lessons for children

Children typically began attending school at age six and received two hours of daily instruction, while older children attended for four hours in the morning. Education focused on reading, writing, arithmetic, and religious instruction, with some schools incorporating geography, nature study, and health science.