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John VIII, Count of Salm-Kyrburg

1522–1548

Born
1522
Country of birth
Germany
Died
Oct 1548, Fénétrange
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A life in time

  1. Born

    Birth

  2. Child born: Otto I, Count of Salm-Kyrburg

    Birth

  3. Died · Fénétrange

    Death, Fénétrange

What was it like?

The world around 1522: 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.

Sumptuary laws in 1549 restricted the middle class from wearing velvet except on petticoats or sleeves, while artisans and peasants were forbidden from wearing velvet or silk entirely.

During their lifetime

  1. 1525

    Peasant rebellion suppressed in 1525

    In May 1525, Duke Antoine of Lorraine massacred a large peasant army at Saverne to suppress an insurrection that threatened the duchy.

  2. 1545

    Famine causes bread prices to soar

    In 1545, war-related famine caused bread prices in the region to multiply by five compared to 1540-1541 levels.

  3. 1545

    Plague epidemics devastate the region

    Between 1545 and 1552, plague outbreaks caused extreme hardship, leading to deserted towns and citizens walling up infected homes.

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