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Louis LeDuc

Paris, 7 Feb 1764 – Paris, 1837

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Facts and their sources

  • Born7 Feb 1764, Parisnot verified1 source
  • Titleprioror Commendatory abbot, 1786not verified1 source
  • TitleCommendatory abbot, 1786or priornot verified1 source
  • Died1837, Parisnot verified1 source
  • FatherLouis XV of Francenot verified1 source
  • MotherLouise-Jeanne Tiercelin de La Colleterienot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 7 Feb 1764

    Born in Paris

  2. 1786

    Commendatory abbot

  3. 1837

    Dies in Paris

Family

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During his lifetime

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

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The 1760s · Louis is born in Paris

What people wore

Cost of men's shoes

Men's shoes were considered expensive items, costing twice as much as those worn by women.

Getting around

Rapid descent by ramasse sled

When crossing the snowy Mount Cenis pass in the Alps, travelers could descend into Lanslebourg in just 15 minutes using a specialized sled called a ramasse.

At the table

Simple Meals of Bread and Soup

Ordinary meals typically consisted of bread dipped into soups made of boiled water, vegetables, or legumes, with meat being a rare addition.

The Seven Years’ War. Fought in Europe, the Americas, Africa and India, often called the first world war: Britain took Canada and India from France.Around the world · 1756–1763

The Seven Years’ War. Fought in Europe, the Americas, Africa and India, often called the first world war: Britain took Canada and India from France.

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Music

Instruments for common dance and festivals

At festivals and fairs, ordinary people danced to the music of fiddles and the pipe and tabor, also known as the pipe and drum.

Daily life

Demanding daily tasks for water and light

Domestic tasks like fetching water from fountains and managing oil lamps or candles for light were costly and physically demanding labor for all of society. Home access to abundant, affordable water and lighting did not occur until the 1950s.

What it cost

Cost of bread and meat

Bread was the essential staple, though its price fluctuated wildly; by the 1770s, it cost between 4 and 5 sols in the heart of the kingdom. Meat was expensive, with beef, mutton, or veal often costing 9 to 15 sols per pound.