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In the news1871
The German Empire is proclaimed
The German Empire was proclaimed in 1871, uniting various states under Kaiser Wilhelm I.
Princess Louise Charlotte of Saxe-Altenburg
Altenburg, 11 Aug 1873 – Altenburg, 14 Apr 1953
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Facts and their sources
- Born11 Aug 1873, Altenburgnot verified1 source
- Died14 Apr 1953, Altenburgnot verified1 source
A life in time
11 Aug 1873
Born in Altenburg
10 Jun 1898
A daughter is born
14 Apr 1953
Dies in Altenburg, aged 79
Family
See the treeDuring her lifetime
She lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Altenburg.
General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.
The 1870s · Princess is born in Altenburg
What people wore
Protecting Skin from the Sun
Women wore a white, coif-like cap on weekdays to protect their skin from the sun, as being suntanned was not considered fashionable.
Getting around
Steamship travel on the Weser River
By the late 19th century, steamships on the Weser river were a popular tourist attraction, with the upstream journey from Hamelin to Münden taking 15 hours and 30 minutes, and the downstream journey taking 8 hours and 29 minutes.
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In Europe · 1870–1871The Franco-Prussian War and a united Germany. Prussia defeated France, and the German Empire was proclaimed in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles.
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In the news1873
Economic crash triggers long crisis
The Panic of 1873 began with a stock market crash, triggering a period of economic hardship known as the Great Depression.
Music
Music and dance at public festivals
Popular festivities like shooting festivals and local fairs were central to social life, while the educated classes attended balls, concerts, and theater performances.
Daily life
Compulsory schooling and kindergarten costs
Children were required to attend school from ages six to fourteen, often carrying books in long tin satchels. In model kindergartens, families could pay fees between sixpence and three shillings a month for care and meals.