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In the news1576–1586
Plague hits Chambéry
Between 1576 and 1586, a plague outbreak struck Chambéry and the Petit Bugey region, severely impacting the local population.
Ana de Velasco y Girón
Naples, 12 Mar 1585 – Vila Viçosa, 7 Nov 1607
9 facts3 sources
Facts and their sources
- Born12 Mar 1585, Naplesnot verified1 source
- Died7 Nov 1607, Vila Viçosanot verified1 source
A life in time
12 Mar 1585
Born in Naples
18 Mar 1604
A son is born
7 Nov 1607
Dies in Vila Viçosa, aged 22
Family
See the treeDuring her lifetime
She lived through 3 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Naples.
General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.
The 1580s · Ana is born in Naples
Who governed
- Philip II of Spain(opens in a new tab)
Monarch of Portugal, 1580–1598 · Kingdom of Portugal
What people wore
Artisans Kept Festive Clothes in Chests
Artisan families often owned a modest wardrobe, such as two or three sets of clothes kept in chests, including fine garments reserved for Sundays and festive occasions.
Daily life
Languages used in everyday life
Franco-Provencal was the language of everyday activities and family life for most people, while French was used by the highest classes.
Music
The Popular Pavane Dance
The solemn, slow-moving pavane was a popular dance used by nobles for grand entries and festivities, often accompanied by drums, oboes, trombones, and violins.
At the table
Introduction of liquid chocolate to society
In 1587, Duke Emanuele Filiberto introduced liquid chocolate to society in honor of moving the capital from Chambéry to Turin.
In the news1581
Iberian Union begins (1581)
Felipe II of Spain was recognized as king by the Portuguese Cortes, beginning the Iberian Union.
Getting around
Daily travel distances varied significantly
Travelers generally covered between 20 and 40 kilometers per day, though this varied greatly depending on terrain, weather, and the individual's social status.