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Ulrik of Denmark

Kolding, 30 Dec 1578 – Rühn, 27 Mar 1624

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A life in time

  1. 30 Dec 1578

    Born in Kolding

  2. 27 Mar 1624

    Dies in Rühn, aged 45

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During his lifetime

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

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The 1570s · Ulrik is born in Kolding

In the news1575–1578

Four-year plague epidemic strikes

A deadly four-year epidemic, characterized by painful swellings and fever, devastated the population from 1575 to 1578.

Getting around

Travel by foot and peasant wagons

Ordinary people primarily traveled on foot, by horse, or in small, un-sprung, horse-drawn farmer's wagons. Travel was difficult, often involving navigating deep ruts, mud, and dangerous fords until bridges became more common.

In the news1572

Banking house collapse ruins economy (1572)

The collapse of the major merchant and banking house Loitz in Stettin in 1572 caused widespread economic turmoil throughout the region of Pomerania.

Daily life

School children paid for funeral singing

Students from Latin schools, such as those in Copenhagen, would attend funerals to sing; for two lessons, the school was paid 1 old Daler, while the use of a high-quality English cloth over the deceased could increase the payment to 2.5 Dalers.

What people wore

Everyday linen garments for artisans

Ordinary artisans frequently owned multiple linen shirts and shifts, which served as essential base layers worn closest to the skin.

Music

Noble Dances and Festive Performances

Dancing was a central part of nobility education, featuring the stately pavane, the cheerful chain-dance called bransle, and the gaillarde, an improvised leaping dance in 6/8 time. In 1577, a popular "fool's dance" was performed at the Copenhagen Castle courtyard for the King and his guests.

At the table

Breakfast consisted of beer and bread

A common breakfast was oellebroed, a warm dish made by dipping bread into beer. Children at schools, such as those in Soroe, were served this meal around 7:00 in the morning.