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Victoria Lindpaintner

Frankfurt, 13 Feb 1918 – Tegernsee, 29 Apr 1965

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  • Born13 Feb 1918, Frankfurtnot verified1 source
  • Died29 Apr 1965, Tegernseenot verified1 source
  • MotherAnica Lindpaintnernot verified1 source
  • MotherMaria Wegemannnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 13 Feb 1918

    Born in Frankfurt

  2. 29 Apr 1965

    Dies in Tegernsee, aged 47

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During her lifetime

She lived through 6 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Frankfurt.

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The 1910s · Victoria is born in Frankfurt

In the news1910

Life expectancy rose to 47 years by 1910

By 1910, advancements in medicine, hygiene, and infrastructure, such as improved water and sewage systems, increased the average life expectancy to 47 years, compared to 37 years in 1871.

What people wore

Everyday and Festive Rural Dress

While festive rural attire often included traditional pieces like buckled shoes, white stockings, and specific vests, ordinary people's everyday clothes were made of durable fabrics meant to be easily washed. Poorer children in particular sometimes had to go without shoes entirely.

Getting around

Example travel times and costs in 1902

In 1902, a journey of 157 kilometers from Bremen to Norden took 4 1/4 hours by express train at a cost of 12.70 Marks for first class, while a slower passenger train took 5 1/4 hours. These scheduled services offered passengers predictable and relatively affordable options for traveling between regional towns.

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 news1918

Women gained suffrage in 1918 Weimar reforms

Following the 1918 proclamation of the Weimar Republic, a new democratic system was established that enfranchised women and mandated an eight-hour workday for laborers.

Music

Wandervögel and campfire folk music

Young people known as Wandervögel often gathered around campfires singing folk songs from their songbook, The Zupfgeigenhansl, while playing the guitar-lute, also called a Zupfgeige.

Daily life

Crowded urban living conditions

Many urban families lived in crowded tenements called Mietskasernen, where up to six people often shared a single room that served as a kitchen, living area, and bedroom. Toilet facilities were typically located in the courtyard or on an intermediate floor.