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In the news1524–1525
The Great Peasants' War occurs
Tens of thousands of peasants participated in a massive uprising across the German lands, demanding the abolition of feudal burdens and serfdom.
Frederick of Denmark
Denmark, 1529 – Kiel, 27 Oct 1556
10 facts1 source
Facts and their sources
- Born1529, Denmarknot verified1 source
- Titlebishopor bishop-elect, 1551not verified1 source
- Titlebishop-elect, 1551or bishopnot verified1 source
- Died27 Oct 1556, Kielor 7 Oct 1556Records disagree1 source
A life in time
1529
Born in Denmark
1551
Bishop-elect
27 Oct 1556
Dies in Kiel
Family
See the treeDuring his lifetime
He lived through 4 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Denmark.
General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.
The 1520s · Frederick is born in Denmark
Getting around
River travel was significantly faster
Travel by water was faster; flat-bottomed river boats could cover 100 to 150 kilometers downstream in a single day under optimal conditions.
In the news1521
Christian II's 1521 social reform laws
In 1521, King Christian II issued reform laws intended to centralize royal power and modernize society, including the abolition of villeinage in Sjælland.
Daily life
Water access and dense housing in Kassel
In the mid-16th century, Kassel's streets featured running streams, such as the Drusel, which provided an accessible water source throughout the city. Houses were densely built, often utilizing timber-frame construction.
What people wore
Everyday and Sunday Best Clothing
Most people owned at least two sets of clothing, keeping one for everyday work and another cleaner set for church and social events. Clothing was frequently patched and mended, with garments and good linen undergarments often bequeathed to heirs.
Music
School children singing for income
School children were required to sing German hymns daily at church services and earned extra money by singing at funerals and in front of wealthy citizens' houses.
At the table
German reputation for fatty, mustard-heavy diets
Germans were known for a fatty diet, using lard and butter extensively for cooking, and were famous for smearing generous amounts of mustard on meat.