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In the news1842
Freedom of movement laws in 1842
Prussia introduced new laws enabling greater freedom of movement and settlement for individuals not dependent on public relief.
Prince Paul of Thurn and Taxis
Donaustauf, 27 May 1843 – Cannes, 10 Mar 1879
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Facts and their sources
- Born27 May 1843, Donaustaufnot verified1 source
- Died10 Mar 1879, Cannesnot verified1 source
A life in time
27 May 1843
Born in Donaustauf
10 Mar 1879
Dies in Cannes, aged 35
Family
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He lived through 4 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Donaustauf.
General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.
The 1840s · Prince is born in Donaustauf
What people wore
Head-carried baskets with embroidered rings
Deliverers carried their goods in round white baskets called Mange on their heads, supported by embroidered cloth rings that served as both cushions and decorative accessories.
Getting around
Railways revolutionized travel speeds
The emergence of railways in the 1840s revolutionized travel, drastically reducing journey times compared to stagecoaches. For instance, the Cologne-Minden route, which previously took over 60 hours by coach, could be covered in 9 hours by train by 1847.
In Europe · 1848The Revolutions of 1848. Uprisings spread from Paris to Vienna, Berlin and Milan; most were put down, but serfdom ended in Austria.
Horace Vernet · public domain
In the news1846–1847
Hunger crisis of 1846-1847
A severe potato blight caused a major hunger crisis across Europe, leading to unrest in Prussian markets and bakeries.
Music
Daily castle tower music in Königsberg
City tower musicians performed chorales daily from Königsberg's castle tower, such as 'Ich weiß mein Gott, daß all mein Tun' at 11 am and 'Nun ruhen alle Wälder' at 9 pm.
Daily life
Homes heated by smoky, open hearths
Peasant homes often lacked chimneys, relying on open hearths that provided both light and heat while filling the living space with smoke. Small bundles of green pine brush, known as Kulelkes, were commonly used as fuel for these fires.