In the news1853–1882
1853: Mass emigration to Latin America starts
From 1853 to 1882, 325,000 Galicians emigrated, marking a period of intense, large-scale migration to Latin American countries like Cuba and Brazil.
Algiers, 3 Feb 1889 – Madrid, 6 Jan 1979
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3 Feb 1889
Born in Algiers
1920–1923
Member of the Congress of Deputies
1958–1961
Procurador en Cortes
6 Jan 1979
Dies in Madrid, aged 89
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In the news1853–1882
From 1853 to 1882, 325,000 Galicians emigrated, marking a period of intense, large-scale migration to Latin American countries like Cuba and Brazil.
What people wore
Dancing fashion and skirt lengths
Women's festive dancing attire often included long tails, though young unmarried women were expected to wear shorter, ground-length skirts.
Getting around
Slow rail journeys with frequent stops
Spanish rail journeys were famously slow, with trains frequently stopping at small stations where names were not called out because everyone already knew where they were.
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In the news1881
The Code of Indigenous Affairs (Code de l'indigénat) was established, creating a penal system specifically for the native population.
Music
Musical experts in social settings
In small social gatherings, those who could play string instruments like the violin, guitar, bandurria, or lute were considered the musical experts of the group.
Daily life
Irregular school attendance due to child labor
Schooling was mandatory for children aged 6 to 9, yet attendance was often irregular as children were frequently pulled out of class to work, perform household chores, or care for younger siblings. Some families struggled to pay for necessities, leading to chronic absenteeism despite legal requirements.