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Barnim IX, Duke of Pomerania

12 Dec 1501 – Szczecin, 12 Jun 1573

10 facts2 sources

Facts and their sources

  • Born12 Dec 1501not verified1 source
  • Titlemonarchnot verified1 source
  • Died12 Jun 1573, Szczecinor 12 Nov 1573Records disagree1 source
  • FatherBogislaw X, Duke of Pomeranianot verified1 source
  • MotherAnna Jagiellonnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 12 Dec 1501

    Born

  2. 5 Feb 1531

    A daughter is born

  3. 12 Jun 1573

    Dies in Szczecin, aged 71

Family

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During his lifetime

He lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like.

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The 1500s · Barnim is born

In the news1507

Great plague of 1507

A major plague struck Poland in 1507, causing many peasants to flee their farms and leading to widespread abandonment of rural sites.

Getting around

Carriages were uncomfortable and rare

Carriages were uncomfortable, unsprung vehicles primarily used by women, the sick, or prisoners, as they were prone to squeaking and shaking on poor roads.

In the news1509

New 1509 customs duties introduced

The 1509 Sejm imposed new customs duties on the export of oxen, horses, and leather to address the kingdom's financial shortages.

Daily life

Central hearths for light and cooking

The primary source of light, heat, and cooking in many homes was a central indoor campfire, as open hearths were common in smaller dwellings. Wealthier urban households sometimes had their own wells and used specialized kitchen equipment like bronze mortars for grinding spices and three-legged Dutch ovens, known as Grapen, for roasting or stewing.

What people wore

Essential Daily Aprons for Women

Peasant women typically wore an apron over their dress throughout the day because most household chores were messy. This apron often extended to the feet and could also cover their torso.

Music

Rural Music and Dance Instruments

Travelers often brought diverse instruments to rural areas, including the dulcimer, hurdy-gurdy, shawm, and bagpipes to accompany community festivities. In these settings, people often danced in circles, sometimes singing traditional songs without instrumental accompaniment.

At the table

Laborer purchasing power in 1500s Augsburg

In Augsburg, a day laborer's daily wage could purchase six pounds of meat or seven eggs, a peck of peas, and a quart of wine, alongside bread.