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Teresa Arredondo y Ramírez de Arellano

20th century – 1863

Born
20th century, Murcia
Country of birth
Spain
Died
29 Dec 1863, Madrid
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  • Death29 Dec 1863, MadridProbable1 source
  • Birth20th century, MurciaProbable1 source

A life in time

  1. Died · Madrid

    Death, Madrid

  2. Born · Murcia

    Birth, Murcia

What was it like?

The world around Murcia, 1900: 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.

Teresa was born the same year as Luis Buñuel, Spencer Tracy, and Eyvind Johnson.

Born the same year

  • Luis Buñuel

    Spanish-Mexican filmmaker (1900–1983)

  • Spencer Tracy

    American actor (1900–1967)

  • Eyvind Johnson

    Swedish writer (1900–1976)

  • Jacques Prévert

    French poet and screenwriter (1900-1977)

  • Teóphilo Bettencourt Pereira

    Brazilian footballer (1900-1988)

  • Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

    French writer and aviator (1900–1944)

Fashion
Around 1890–1890

Segovian festive wool and velvet skirt

A Segovian festive skirt was made of red Merino wool and featured horizontal bands of black patterned velvet.

Around 1890–1890

Sounding trousers of Jaén cart drivers

Men in Jaén, known as chirris, wore trousers with metal-buttoned side openings that produced a distinct sound while walking.

Music

Phonographs brought music to the home

Between 1898 and 1905, phonographs became accessible entertainment at inns, civic centers, and private homes for the working class.

Lullabies sung by rural Spanish women

Rural Spanish women sang lullabies while working to soothe their children, often improvising verses based on their current mood.

Getting around

Circular railway tickets for long journeys

At the start of the 20th century, travelers could purchase circular tickets from the Norte Company, allowing them to travel up to 3,000 kilometers over 45 days.

Around 1875–1899

Long hours for stagecoach travel

A journey by stagecoach between Manzanares and Granada took 30 hours, while a mule-drawn diligence trip from Granada to Jaen lasted nine hours.

Daily life

Modernizing Urban Homes and Cooking

In urban homes, the arrival of electricity and gas, along with running water and central heating, transformed daily life, though these modern comforts were primarily enjoyed by the affluent. For many, traditional charcoal stoves remained the standard for cooking until well into the 1920s.

Around 1901–1924

Mandatory Schooling vs. Reality

Although primary education was legally mandatory for children up to age 12 in 1901 and age 14 by 1923, poverty often made schooling an unattainable luxury for many families. Education was frequently deprioritized in favor of immediate economic needs and child labor.

Food
Around 1910–1910

Common drinks and breakfast habits

Wine was a common beverage often preferred over water, which was frequently considered unsafe for drinking. Lower-class households in cities like Seville might breakfast simply on a cup of chocolate and a roll.

Staple diet of ordinary Spanish families

Ordinary families relied heavily on cereals, potatoes, and legumes, which made up about 60% of their caloric intake. Meat consumption was low due to high prices, and families often saved money by eating simple national dishes like puchero.

Prices and wages
Around 1875–1899

Daily wages for workers and laborers

At the end of the 19th century, a skilled worker could earn 12 reales per day, while a common laborer earned about 6 reales. Women and children typically earned less than half or a third of that amount.

Around 1875–1899

Household spending priorities

Ordinary families spent approximately 70 percent of their income on food alone. Housing accounted for another 10 percent of their monthly budget, leaving very little for clothing and other expenses.

Work

Common jobs in urban Spain

Common occupations included day laborers, domestic servants, washerwomen, and various roles in the expanding textile and service sectors.

Shift to eight-hour workday

The working day was typically 10 hours in 1914 before shifting to a standard 8-hour day following the 1919 decree.

News and letters

Time taken for mail delivery

A letter between Madrid and Santiago took about four days to arrive, while correspondence from an emigrant in America could take over 40 to 50 days.

Around 1875–1899

High cost of early telegrams

Sending a telegram was initially expensive, costing 313 reales at a time when a telegrapher's annual salary was 4,000 reales. By 1861, prices became more accessible, dropping to approximately five reales per message.

Family

Spouses