In the news1812
Jews granted citizenship in 1812
Prussia passed an edict that granted Jews citizenship, ending their status as protected subjects with special taxes.
Stuttgart, 27 May 1816 – Sławięcice, 23 Aug 1897
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27 May 1816
Born in Stuttgart
27 Dec 1865
A daughter is born
23 Aug 1897
Dies in Sławięcice, aged 81
He lived through 9 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Stuttgart.
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In the news1812
Prussia passed an edict that granted Jews citizenship, ending their status as protected subjects with special taxes.
What people wore
Limited Resources for Rural Children
Children from poorer families often wore clothes made from their parents' discarded garments and frequently went barefoot over stones and stubble during the summer. In some villages, a single umbrella was considered a rare luxury owned by the entire community.
Getting around
Berlin travel times in 1819
In 1819, a traveler starting from Berlin could reach Potsdam in four hours by stagecoach, while Leipzig took 23 hours.
In Europe · 1803–1815The Napoleonic Wars. Napoleon’s armies redrew the map of Europe from Spain to Moscow; his invasion of Portugal sent its court to Rio de Janeiro.
In the news1817–1830
Between 1817 and 1830, over 1,000 kilometers of new paved roads were built, and regular postal services were established between major cities.
Music
Singing at church and parish gatherings
For many people in the Prussian lands, Sunday church service was a weekly routine, and singing could also happen at church occasions. Beyond worship, people spent leisure time with games like bowling and cards, and with dancing at local fairs and shooting festivals.
Daily life
Typical rural home layout and construction
Ordinary rural homes were low-ceilinged wooden structures with small, round glass windows and floors made of stone or brick. Cooking often took place in the living room using a masonry hearth, while a single large room served as a bedroom for the entire family and sometimes even the servants.