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Torsten Kreuger

Kalmar, 17 Jun 1884 – Geneva, 12 Oct 1973

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  • Born17 Jun 1884, Kalmarnot verified1 source
  • MarriedDiana Blanchfleur Bevenot verified1 source
  • Died12 Oct 1973, Genevanot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 17 Jun 1884

    Born in Kalmar

  2. 3 Aug 1945

    A son is born

  3. 12 Oct 1973

    Dies in Geneva, aged 89

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During his lifetime

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

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The 1880s · Torsten is born in Kalmar

In the news1880

First telephone network established (1880)

The first telephone network in Stockholm was built in 1880, following earlier demonstrations of the technology in 1877.

What people wore

Gendered Wardrobe Values and Quantities 1870-1899

In the 1870s, the average female wardrobe comprised 76 garments valued at 58 SEK, whereas the average male wardrobe contained 46 garments valued at 53 SEK. By the 1890s, the value of the average female wardrobe had fallen to 30 SEK for 69 items, while the male wardrobe remained more stable at 52 SEK for 45 items.

Getting around

Train and steamer journey durations

A train journey from Gothenburg to Helsingborg took between 6 1/4 and 11 1/4 hours, while the steamer trip could take 14 to 20 hours. Steamboat passengers were often offered simple refreshments like coffee and biscuits, and stewards expected a tip of 1/2 to 1 crown for a 24-hour voyage.

The “Russian flu”. A flu pandemic travelled the world by rail and steamship in a few months, killing about a million people.Around the world · 1889–1890

The “Russian flu”. A flu pandemic travelled the world by rail and steamship in a few months, killing about a million people.

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In the news1886

Maggi instant soups launched in 1886

In 1886, industrialist Julius Maggi began producing his ready-made soups to address the poor nutrition of factory workers during the Industrial Revolution.

Music

Herding Calls in Mountain Pastures

Women working in mountain pastures used a distinct vocal technique called kula or other dialectal names to communicate with cattle over distances up to 5 kilometers. This powerful, high-pitched call was used for hours during their 3-4 month stays in the pastures.

Daily life

School kitchens provided meals for pupils

In some towns, school kitchens provided meals for children who would not otherwise get a proper meal at home, with poorer children sometimes contributing about a penny toward the cost. These kitchens helped educate school girls in domestic economy while ensuring pupils were fed.