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Christiane of Erbach

1596–1646

Born
5 Jun 1596
Country of birth
Germany(inferred from the family)
Died
6 Jul 1646, Culemborg
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A life in time

  1. Born

    Birth

  2. Child born: Mary Magdalene of Nassau-Siegen

    Birth, Oberes Schloss

  3. Child born: Elizabeth Charlotte of Nassau-Siegen

    Birth, Emmerich am Rhein

  4. Died · Culemborg

    Death, Culemborg

What was it like?

The world around 1596: who ruled, who else was alive, how people lived. This is general history, not a record about the family, and every item shows where it comes from.

During winter, Dutch people of all classes wore extra layers of wool under their indoor clothes to keep warm while skating.

During their lifetime

  1. 1596

    Amsterdam opens new disciplinary workhouse

    Amsterdam established the Rasphuis for men as part of new city workhouses to address social issues.

  2. 1602

    Establishment of the Dutch East India Company

    The Dutch East India Company was established, introducing a massive commercial corporation that issued shares to the public for the first time.

  3. 1609

    Founding of the Bank of Amsterdam

    The Bank of Amsterdam was founded, providing a stable financial center for trade and helping manage the massive influx of capital.

  4. 1612

    First Jewish synagogue opens in Amsterdam

    The first Jewish synagogue was opened in Amsterdam, reflecting the city's role as a refuge for people fleeing religious persecution.

  5. 1637

    The official Dutch Bible translation completed

    The official Dutch state Bible translation was completed, standardizing the language and influencing religious life for ordinary citizens.

Family

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