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Birgitte von Holstein-Ledreborg, Countess of Holstein-Ledreborg

29 Jun 1922 – 21 Aug 2009

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A life in time

  1. 29 Jun 1922

    Born

  2. 1949–1955

    3 children are born

  3. 21 Aug 2009

    Dies, aged 87

Family

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Parents

Partner

Children · 3

During her lifetime

She lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like.

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

The 1920s · Birgitte is born

In the news1928

First traffic light installed (1928)

The first traffic light in Denmark was installed at the intersection of Frederiksborggade and Nørre Farimagsgade.

What people wore

Changing urban silhouettes and suits

Around 1900, women's fashion shifted toward a corseted, S-shaped silhouette with a narrow waist, but by 1914, the style became less restrictive, featuring higher waistlines and shorter sleeves. By 1906, urban women in Copenhagen were also wearing tailored walking suits (spadseredragt) made of white wool with pearl buttons.

Getting around

Crossing frozen waters on foot

When the Great Belt was frozen in winter, mail and passengers were sometimes transported across the ice in large boats drawn by men.

The Spanish flu. A flu pandemic infected a third of humanity and killed some 50 million people, more than the war that had just ended.Around the world · 1918–1920

The Spanish flu. A flu pandemic infected a third of humanity and killed some 50 million people, more than the war that had just ended.

Otis Historical Archives, National Museum of Health and Medicine · public domain

In the news1921

First hot dog stands appear (1921)

The first six hot dog stands appeared in the streets of Copenhagen.

Music

Professionalization of village fiddlers

By the early 1900s, traditional fiddlers who once played for country parties often transitioned into professional musicians in city orchestras, reflecting the shift away from earlier village instruments like bagpipes and hurdy-gurdies.

Daily life

School shifts and child labor

To manage limited space and high demand, city schools divided students into two shifts, one from 8 am to 1 pm and the other from 1 pm to 6 pm. Outside of these hours, children often worked to earn money for their families.