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Martin Bergsöe

Born 15 Dec 1948

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A life in time

  1. 15 Dec 1948

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The 1940s · Martin is born

In the news1940

1940 German invasion of Luxembourg

Luxembourg declared its neutrality in September 1939, but was invaded and occupied by German forces on 10 May 1940.

Getting around

The rural Charly railway connection

The narrow-gauge railway known as Charly, which linked Luxembourg City to Echternach over 46 km, was a vital part of the country's extensive rail network that saw many rural areas connected by train.

At the table

Increased dairy consumption

By 1958, milk consumption had reached 125 liters per person, up from 100 liters in 1930, while butter consumption rose from 8 kg to 12.5 kg per person during the same period.

The Second World War. The deadliest war in history, from 1939 to 1945: some 70 million people died. Brazil sent 25,000 soldiers to fight in Italy.Around the world · 1939–1945

The Second World War. The deadliest war in history, from 1939 to 1945: some 70 million people died. Brazil sent 25,000 soldiers to fight in Italy.

Chief Photographer's Mate (CPHoM) Robert F. Sargent · public domain

What people wore

Women claiming control on Epiphany

On Epiphany, a traditional custom allowed women to assert control in society by cutting off the ties of men, stripping them of their usual male symbols.

Music

The Hämmelsmarsch invited people to fairs

To invite residents to local fairs, musicians paraded through the streets playing the Hämmelsmarsch, a song that helped them collect financial donations.

Daily life

Vocational schooling for young women

Young women attended domestic schools to learn cooking, ironing, and sewing, with the school in Luxembourg-Ville expanding in 1906 due to high demand.