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Marie of Hesse-Kassel

Hanau, 28 Oct 1767 – Frederiksberg Palace, 22 Mar 1852

10 facts2 sources

Facts and their sources

  • Born28 Oct 1767, Hanaunot verified1 source
  • TitleQueen Consort of Norway, 1808–1814or Queen consort of Denmark, 1808–1839not verified1 source
  • TitleQueen consort of Denmark, 1808–1839or Queen Consort of Norway, 1808–1814not verified1 source
  • Died22 Mar 1852, Frederiksberg Palacenot verified1 source
  • FatherPrince Karl of Hesse-Kasselnot verified1 source
  • MotherPrincess Louise of Denmarknot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 28 Oct 1767

    Born in Hanau

  2. 1791–1808

    8 children are born

  3. 1808–1814

    Queen Consort of Norway

  4. 1808–1839

    Queen consort of Denmark

  5. 22 Mar 1852

    Dies in Frederiksberg Palace, aged 84

Family

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Children · 8

During her lifetime

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

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The 1760s · Marie is born in Hanau

In the news1766

State monopolies on consumer goods introduced

A new tax and excise ordinance in 1766 created state monopolies on items including tobacco, coffee, and porcelain.

What people wore

Women's Caps Served Many Purposes

Most women, regardless of their status, wore a cap as both a fashionable and practical accessory to protect their hair while working near heat or dust.

Getting around

Dangers and Hardships of 18th-Century Travel

Travel was often physically demanding and dangerous, with carriages that were frequently uncomfortably sprung or unsprung, causing travelers to suffer from motion sickness or injury. Due to the poor state of roads and the threat of highwaymen, travelers often carried weapons or avoided unnecessary trips, with some prominent figures never leaving their home region.

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 news1756–1763

Seven Years' War casualties and destruction

During the Seven Years' War, some 160,000 Prussian soldiers died in battle or from disease, devastating the population.

Music

Popular instruments and dances for festivals

In the late 18th century, common people enjoyed dancing to instruments such as the violin, clarinet, horn, bass, hammered dulcimer, and bagpipe, often played by small groups at fairs, weddings, and festivals.

Daily life

Seasonal Schooling Led by Untrained Teachers

Schooling was primarily limited to winter months, as children were needed for farm work and tending livestock during the rest of the year. Many village schoolmasters lacked formal training, often being retired soldiers, weavers, or tinkers.