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Prince Franz Joseph of Nassau

30 Jan 1859 – Vienna, 2 Apr 1875

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A life in time

  1. 30 Jan 1859

    Born

  2. 2 Apr 1875

    Dies in Vienna, aged 16

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During his lifetime

He lived through 3 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like.

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The 1850s · Prince is born

In the news1854

First mountain railway opens in 1854

In 1854, the first mountain railway in the world was opened, connecting Vienna to the Semmering pass.

What people wore

Children's Footwear in Rural Areas

While better-off families could afford varied clothes, children of the impoverished often went barefoot over stone and stubble during the summer months.

Daily life

Compulsory schooling and kindergarten costs

Children were required to attend school from ages six to fourteen, often carrying books in long tin satchels. In model kindergartens, families could pay fees between sixpence and three shillings a month for care and meals.

In the news1858

New silver florin introduced in 1858

In 1858, a new silver florin became the official currency in Austria, replacing the previous Convention currency.

Music

Rise of male choirs and music festivals

The 19th century saw a massive surge in male choirs, known as Liedertafel, which moved from private social gatherings to public music festivals.

In Europe1845–1852

The Great Famine in Ireland

Potato blight ruined harvests: a million Irish people died and a million more emigrated, many to America.

Getting around

Limitations of mail-coach travel

Before railways became dominant, mail-coaches reached speeds of 8 to 12.7 km/h, but their daily range was limited to around 100 kilometers due to frequent stops, meals, and border controls.