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Princess Catherine Beatrice of Savoy

Castello del Valentino, 6 Nov 1636 – 27 Aug 1637

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A life in time

  1. 6 Nov 1636

    Born in Castello del Valentino

  2. 27 Aug 1637

    Dies, aged 0

Family

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Parents

During her lifetime

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1630s · Princess is born in Castello del Valentino

In the news1630

Plague Epidemic in Piacenza in 1630

A major plague epidemic struck Piacenza, leading to strict quarantine orders and city-wide regulations issued throughout 1630 to contain the contagion.

Daily life

Village education and private school funding

At the village level, some instruction was provided by local priests, while towns paid for schoolmasters and some wealthy individuals funded private colleges to train youth.

In the news1636–1637

Spanish Invasion and Plundering in 1636

Spanish troops invaded and plundered the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza, causing famine and disease that killed over 10,000 civilians.

At the table

Chicken was rarely eaten

For peasant families, eating chicken was a rare event, considered a sign that the bird was not worth selling at the market.

Music

Instruments at Savoy festivals

Festivals during this era featured diverse instrumental music, including lutes, flutes, and trumpets used to accompany banquets and theatrical dances.

Getting around

Travel by Foot, Horse, or Carriage

Most common people traveled on foot, while wealthier individuals might use horses, mules, or carriages if the road conditions permitted.

What it cost

High salt costs impacted livestock economy

Salt was so expensive in the Duchy of Savoy that officials feared high prices ruined households and discouraged farmers from giving necessary portions to their cattle. This high cost of salt negatively affected milk, cheese, and meat production.