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Count Riprand of Arco-Zinneberg

Munich, 25 Jul 1955 – Salzburg, 24 Aug 2021

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A life in time

  1. 25 Jul 1955

    Born in Munich

  2. 24 Aug 2021

    Dies in Salzburg, aged 66

Family

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During his lifetime

He lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Munich.

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

The 1950s · Count is born in Munich

In the news1959

First Steyr tractor introduced in 1959

The introduction of the first Steyr tractors in 1959 revolutionized agricultural work, making many manual farm roles obsolete.

What people wore

Sunday Best for Children

Sundays were special, and children wore their best clothes, including starched aprons and prized white patent leather shoes. Because these shoes were expensive, they were often reused even if they did not fit perfectly.

Daily life

Difficult conditions for school children

Classrooms were frequently overcrowded, with up to 60 children per class, and students often used slates and dip pens instead of paper. Many children faced interruptions to their schooling during winter months when classrooms could not be heated due to severe fuel shortages.

In the news1955

Austria State Treaty signed in 1955

In 1955, the Austrian State Treaty was signed, ending the Allied occupation and restoring Austrian sovereignty.

Music

Milk bars and jukebox music

Youths frequently visited milk bars to drink milkshakes and listen to music on Wurlitzer jukeboxes, which cost one groschen per selection. Alcohol was prohibited in these establishments for those under 21 years old.

In Europe1957

The European Economic Community

Six countries signed the Treaty of Rome, the start of what became the European Union.

Getting around

Restricted and complex transit journeys

Travel between West Germany and West Berlin was restricted to specific transit routes, and passing through East Germany often involved long waits, tedious checks, and mandatory transit fees. Travelers frequently endured strict vehicle and passport controls, which remained highly politicized and time-consuming until agreements in the early 1970s eased these conditions.