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Princess Leonida Bagration of Mukhrani

Tbilisi, 6 Oct 1914 – Madrid, 23 May 2010

12 facts3 sources

Facts and their sources

  • Born6 Oct 1914, Tbilisior 23 Sep 1914Records disagree1 source
  • TitleGrand Mistress of the Order of Saint Catherine, 1948–1992not verified1 source
  • Died23 May 2010, MadridRecords disagree1 source
  • FatherGeorge Bagration of Mukhraninot verified1 source
  • MotherHelena Złotnickanot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 6 Oct 1914

    Born in Tbilisi

  2. 1948–1992

    Grand Mistress of the Order of Saint Catherine

  3. 23 Dec 1953

    A daughter is born

  4. 23 May 2010

    Dies in Madrid, aged 95

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During her lifetime

She lived through 11 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Tbilisi.

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The 1910s · Princess is born in Tbilisi

In the news1918

1918 flu epidemic ends urban death cycles

The 1918 flu pandemic was the last major epidemic to severely impact urban life, after which cities began growing through natural increase.

What people wore

The Protective Waist Sash

Workers commonly wore a sash or faja around the waist to protect the lumbar area while lifting heavy weights, a practice that remains part of traditional festive attire today.

Getting around

Circular railway tickets for long journeys

At the start of the 20th century, travelers could purchase circular tickets from the Norte Company, allowing them to travel up to 3,000 kilometers over 45 days.

The First World War. From 1914 to 1918 the great powers fought in trenches across Europe and beyond; some 20 million people died. Brazil joined the Allies in 1917.Around the world · 1914–1918

The First World War. From 1914 to 1918 the great powers fought in trenches across Europe and beyond; some 20 million people died. Brazil joined the Allies in 1917.

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In the news1919

1919 8-hour workday institutionalized after strike

Following the 1919 La Canadiense strike, the government institutionalized the 8-hour workday, significantly altering labor conditions.

Music

Religious dancing in Seville cathedral

On feast days at the Seville cathedral, twelve youths dressed in 17th-century silk costumes traditionally danced the sevillana before the high altar.

Daily life

Modernizing Urban Homes and Cooking

In urban homes, the arrival of electricity and gas, along with running water and central heating, transformed daily life, though these modern comforts were primarily enjoyed by the affluent. For many, traditional charcoal stoves remained the standard for cooking until well into the 1920s.