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Archduke John of Austria

Florence, 20 Jan 1782 – Graz, 11 May 1859

11 facts2 sources

Facts and their sources

  • Born20 Jan 1782, Florenceor 22 Jan 1782Records disagree1 source
  • TitleImperial Regent of Germany 1848/1849, 1848–1849not verified1 source
  • Died11 May 1859, Grazor 10 May 1859Records disagree1 source
  • FatherLeopold II, Holy Roman Emperornot verified1 source
  • MotherMaria Luisa of Spainnot verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 20 Jan 1782

    Born in Florence

  2. 11 Mar 1839

    A son is born

  3. 1848–1849

    Imperial Regent of Germany 1848/1849

  4. 11 May 1859

    Dies in Graz, aged 77

Family

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Parents

Partner

Children · 1

During his lifetime

He lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Florence.

General history, not a record about the family: each item says where it comes from.

The 1780s · Archduke is born in Florence

In the news1781

Religious Toleration Patent of 1781

The 1781 Patent of Toleration granted religious freedom and legal equality to Lutherans, Calvinists, and Serbian Orthodox Christians.

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

Travel time between Florence and Bologna

By the end of the 18th century, the journey between Florence and Bologna typically took about 14 hours and 35 minutes using the improved carriage roads.

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 news1785

Certified Medical Staff Decree of 1785

In 1785, the Emperor decreed that every community must have a state-certified midwife and doctor to prevent epidemics.

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

Rural Homes and Living Conditions

In rural areas, many families lived on the upper floors of small stone buildings, keeping their pigs and chickens on the ground floor. Water was obtained from wells or cisterns that collected rainwater, while candles provided light during long winter nights.