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Archduke Rudolf of Austria

Florence, 9 Jan 1788 – Baden, 23 Jul 1831

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Facts and their sources

  • Born9 Jan 1788, Florenceor 8 Jan 1788Records disagree1 source
  • TitleArchbishop of Olomouc, 1819or cardinal, 1819–1831not verified1 source
  • Titlecardinal, 1819–1831or Archbishop of Olomouc, 1819not verified1 source
  • Died23 Jul 1831, Badenor 24 Jul 1831Records disagree1 source
  • MotherMaria Luisa of Spainnot verified1 source
  • FatherLeopold II, Holy Roman Emperornot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 9 Jan 1788

    Born in Florence

  2. 1819

    Archbishop of Olomouc

  3. 1819–1831

    Cardinal

  4. 23 Jul 1831

    Dies in Baden, aged 43

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During his lifetime

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

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The 1780s · Archduke is born in Florence

In the news1784

Centralized Hospital Opened in 1784

The Allgemeines Krankenhaus opened in Vienna in 1784 to centralize medical care and provide free treatment for the poor.

What people wore

Everyday dress for peasant men

Peasant men typically dressed in coarse-fabric jackets, knee-length breeches, and waistcoats. While these garments were not refined in cut, there was a noticeable attention to detail and a sense of good taste in the pairing of colors.

Getting around

Extra animals for steep terrain

Travelers often needed extra horses or mules to navigate steep or sandy mountain terrain, paying extra fees for these additional animals.

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.In Europe · 1789–1799

The French Revolution. Parisians stormed the Bastille in 1789; the monarchy fell, the king was executed, and “liberty, equality, fraternity” spread across Europe.

Unidentified painter · public domain

In the news1781

Abolition of Serfdom Controls in 1781

In 1781, Emperor Joseph II issued the Serfdom Patent, granting peasants the legal right to marry, move, and seek education without lordly permission.

Music

Pietro Nardini, master violinist

The violinist Pietro Nardini was the leading instrumentalist in Florence, known for performing violin concertos and chamber music at court.

Daily life

Schools and Student Life

State-run schools for girls taught reading, writing, arithmetic, and textile work, with deserving students eligible for a substantial dowry of 140 scudi after eight years. Pupils were required to maintain absolute silence and were corrected with zeal and charity if they showed negligence or inappropriate behavior.