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Heinrich XIII Reuss zu Greiz

1464–1535

Born
1464
Died
1535, Greiz
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A life in time

  1. Born

    Birth

  2. Child born: Heinrich XIV. Graf Reuss zu Greiz

    Birth

  3. Child born: Heinrich XV. Reuß zu Obergreiz

    Birth, Plauen

  4. Child born: Heinrich XVI Reuss zu Gera

    Birth, Greiz

  5. Died · Greiz

    Death, Greiz

What was it like?

The world around 1464: 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.

Ordinary people in the region wore basic garments made of wool or fustian, with men typically wearing tunics, hosen, and hats, while women wore dresses, aprons, and head coverings. Their clothing was functional and designed to be durable, often passed down or kept until it fell apart to maximize its investment value.

During their lifetime

  1. 1517

    Luther posts the Ninety-five Theses

    Martin Luther sparked the Reformation by posting his Ninety-five Theses in Wittenberg, fundamentally changing the religious and social lives of ordinary people.

  2. 1524

    The Great Peasants' War occurs

    Tens of thousands of peasants participated in a massive uprising across the German lands, demanding the abolition of feudal burdens and serfdom.

  3. 1534

    Public access to the postal system

    The postal system opened to the general public in the Holy Roman Empire, allowing anyone to send mail for a fee and transforming communication routines.

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