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Johann Ludwig zu Salm-Dhaun

Hochstetten-Dhaun, 1620 – Vienna, 6 Nov 1673

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Facts and their sources

  • Born1620, Hochstetten-Dhaunnot verified1 source
  • MarriedElisabeth zu Salm-Neuvillernot verified1 source
  • Died6 Nov 1673, Viennanot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 1620

    Born in Hochstetten-Dhaun

  2. 28 Oct 1645

    A son is born

  3. 6 Nov 1673

    Dies in Vienna

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During his lifetime

He lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Hochstetten-Dhaun.

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The 1620s · Johann is born in Hochstetten-Dhaun

In the news1618–1623

The Kipper and Wipper Economic Crisis

Between 1618 and 1623, Germany suffered the Kipper and Wipper economic crisis, where rulers debased coins by reducing silver content, causing rapid inflation. This made it impossible for people with fixed incomes, such as teachers and pensioners, to afford basic living expenses.

Getting around

Walking and riding were primary modes of travel

Most ordinary people traveled on foot, taking 20 to 40 kilometers per day, while wealthier individuals rode horses or traveled in carriages.

In the news1626

Peasant Rebellion of 1626

In 1626, peasants revolted against re-Catholicization and heavy taxation, laying siege to the city of Linz for nine weeks.

Daily life

Difficult access to clean water

Accessing safe drinking water was difficult; people often relied on ditches or rivers, which were contaminated by sewage and waste. Some used specialized cisterns to collect rainwater for drinking, keeping it separate from non-potable water.

What people wore

Men's fashion favored comfort and leather boots

During the Thirty Years' War, men's fashion shifted toward comfort, featuring high-waisted doublets and wide, knee-length breeches that fell in loose folds. Soldiers and educated men alike popularized large leather boots that reached above the knee, which were often worn turned down or slouching.

Music

Town Pipers and Their Daily Music

Town pipers, or Stadtpfeifer, were essential figures who performed at weddings, festivals, and church services using a variety of instruments like cornetts, sackbuts, and crumhorns. They also served as city watchmen, playing brass fanfares from towers to mark the time or announce events.

At the table

Eating Porridge with Hands

Grain porridge was the most important hot meal, often made of oats or millet and reheated until thick. Families typically ate it by taking pieces directly from a central bowl with their hands.