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Claudine Françoise Mignot

Grenoble, 20 Jan 1624 – Paris, 30 Nov 1711

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  • Born20 Jan 1624, Grenoblenot verified1 source
  • Died30 Nov 1711, Parisnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 20 Jan 1624

    Born in Grenoble

  2. 30 Nov 1711

    Dies in Paris, aged 87

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During her lifetime

She lived through 10 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Grenoble.

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The 1620s · Claudine is born in Grenoble

In the news1626–1632

Great plague outbreak kills one million

Between 1626 and 1632, a devastating plague outbreak killed approximately one million people, causing many towns to lose one-third to one-quarter of their inhabitants.

At the table

Wine and cider over water

Fermented drinks like wine or cider were preferred over water, which was often considered unhealthy or unsafe to drink. People frequently drank inferior quality wine known as piquette, although better wine could be purchased for popular celebrations for ten sous per pint.

What people wore

Cost of simple clothing in 1626

In 1626, a servant's set of new clothes consisting of a doublet, a chemisette, and breeches cost 6 livres and 8 sols, a significant sum for basic, modest fabrics.

Getting around

Travelers on foot wore out shoes quickly

Ordinary people frequently traveled on foot, covering 20 to 30 kilometers a day, which meant they wore out a pair of shoes every two weeks.

What it cost

Daily laborer wages in early 17th century

Between 1601 and 1625, the average daily wage of a common French laborer was approximately 2.28 livres.

Music

Court ballet performances

The courtly ballet was a spectacular performance featuring masked dancers in elaborate costumes, accompanied by a mix of airs and instrumental music.

Daily life

Living conditions in modest urban homes

Ordinary homes in cities were often tall, narrow buildings where upper floors were darker and difficult to heat, with limited light due to overhanging structures. A single room often served multiple purposes, including cooking, sleeping, and childcare.