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Prince Friedrich Wilhelm, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel

Copenhagen, 15 Oct 1854 – Jakarta, 1888

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A life in time

  1. 15 Oct 1854

    Born in Copenhagen

  2. 1888

    Dies in Jakarta

Family

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Parents

During his lifetime

He lived through 4 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Copenhagen.

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

The 1850s · Prince is born in Copenhagen

In the news1853

1853 Cholera epidemic hits Copenhagen

A devastating cholera epidemic in 1853 killed 5,000 people in Copenhagen, prompting major improvements in urban sanitation and water supplies.

What people wore

Complex tailoring of men's shirts

A traditional Danish man's shirt was often constructed from 15 separate pieces of linen, which were carefully cut from a single piece of fabric to minimize waste and costs.

Getting around

Adjusting watches at train stations

Because of local time differences, passengers had to adjust their pocket watches at every new station until standardized time zones were introduced.

Italy is unified. Garibaldi, Cavour and Victor Emmanuel joined the Italian states into one kingdom, with Rome its capital from 1871.In Europe · 1859–1871

Italy is unified. Garibaldi, Cavour and Victor Emmanuel joined the Italian states into one kingdom, with Rome its capital from 1871.

Baldassare Verazzi (1819-1886) · public domain

In the news1857

1857 Freedom of Trade Act passed

The 1857 Freedom of Trade Act abolished the trade monopolies of market towns and guilds, allowing open competition in industry.

Music

Wedding dances and lively music traditions

During 19th-century weddings, musicians played for dancers from the afternoon until the following morning. Traditional chain dances were common, and musicians were often paid by passing a plate around, sometimes playfully involving items like a wooden shoe to prompt guests to contribute more.

Daily life

Mandatory schooling for all children

A national law passed in 1814 required all children to attend school from age seven until confirmation at age 14, often studying on alternating days to allow time for chores.