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Prince Sixtus of Parma

Rorschacherberg, 11 Aug 1886 – Paris, 14 Mar 1934

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A life in time

  1. 11 Aug 1886

    Born in Rorschacherberg

  2. 14 Mar 1922

    A daughter is born

  3. 14 Mar 1934

    Dies in Paris, aged 47

Family

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Parents

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Children · 1

During his lifetime

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

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The 1880s · Prince is born in Rorschacherberg

In the news1886

Maggi instant soups launched in 1886

In 1886, industrialist Julius Maggi began producing his ready-made soups to address the poor nutrition of factory workers during the Industrial Revolution.

What people wore

Gender-specific work clothing customs

In the Lötschenthal region, men reportedly wore women's hats while performing stable or courtyard work as a sign that the tasks were considered women's work. In the Val d'Illiez, women wore long, dark men's trousers to navigate steep slopes for livestock and field labor.

Getting around

Exclusive tram travel in Zurich

In the 1880s, horse-drawn trams in Zurich were a luxury for the upper classes; it was unthinkable for workers or servants to use them.

Electric light. Edison’s light bulb and his first power stations, in New York and London, began to light cities with electricity.Around the world · 1879–1882

Electric light. Edison’s light bulb and his first power stations, in New York and London, began to light cities with electricity.

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In the news1880

Switzerland becomes country of immigration in 1880

Starting in 1880, Switzerland officially became a country of immigration, as more people began entering the country than leaving it.

Music

Paying for Dance Music

To pay for music at dance events, attendees could either pay for individual tunes or purchase dance ribbons, which acted like multi-trip tickets for several songs.

Daily life

Water mostly from wells

In much of Switzerland before the late 19th century, most people got drinking, washing, and cooking water from wells instead of having household connections.