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Fernando Umberto Gomez-Acebo y de Borbón

13 Sep 1974 – Madrid, 1 Mar 2024

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A life in time

  1. 13 Sep 1974

    Born

  2. 1 Mar 2024

    Dies in Madrid, aged 49

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During his lifetime

He lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like.

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The 1970s · Fernando is born

In the news1960–1975

Massive labor emigration to Europe 1960-1975

Between 1960 and 1975, approximately three million Spaniards emigrated to European countries like Germany, France, and Switzerland to seek work.

What people wore

Head covering requirements for women in Mass

After 1939, women were officially required to cover their heads with a veil or mantilla when attending Mass.

Daily life

Cost of household appliances in 1976

In 1976, a refrigerator cost about 11,245 pesetas and a washing machine cost 13,495 pesetas, which could be paid in monthly installments of 825 pesetas.

In the news1950–1970

Tourism industry boom 1950-1970

The annual number of tourists visiting Spain skyrocketed from less than half a million in 1950 to over 20 million by 1970.

Music

Modernization of Parish Church Music

In the late 20th century, Catholic parish music underwent a shift from traditional organ and Latin choral pieces to an eclectic mix, including pop-influenced songs and even a "Beatles Santo," performed with guitars by parish choirs.

Around the world1973–1974

The oil crisis

Arab oil producers cut supplies and the price of oil quadrupled; petrol queues and inflation followed around the world.

Getting around

Limited daily mail train services

In 1979, the Correo (mail train) on the Ponferrada-Villablino line ran only once daily in each direction, and travellers had to adapt their schedules to the train's limited service. Some routes required walking or using lifts from others to reach railway connections.