Wolfgang of the Palatinate

Heidelberg, 31 Oct 1494 – Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, 12 Apr 1558

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Born31 Oct 1494, Heidelbergnot verified1 source
Died12 Apr 1558, Neumarkt in der Oberpfalznot verified1 source
FatherPhilip, Elector Palatinenot verified1 source
MotherMargaret of Bavaria, Electress Palatinenot verified1 source

A life in time

31 Oct 1494
Born in Heidelberg
12 Apr 1558
Dies in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, aged 63

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During his lifetime

He lived through 7 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Heidelberg.

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The 1490s · Wolfgang is born in Heidelberg

News and letters

Long-Distance Messenger Travel

Saxon court messengers could travel 183 Saxon miles, approximately 1500 kilometers, on horseback to deliver letters and were paid 8 pence per mile plus expenses.

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Local Courier Compensation

Local messengers, known as Amtsboten, were responsible for regional deliveries and were often compensated simply with food and beer.