The private sphere ruler between norm and practice ; Formation of "Leibkammer" Austrian Habsburgs and its place in court orders and instructions in the 16th century
2015
Abstract
The article discusses the development of so-called. "Leibkammer" at the court of the Austrian Habsburgs. It was a part of the court, which was reserved entirely for privacy ruler.
Its members secured everything connected with his ordinary human needs, such as the hygiene, dressing, eating, work tasks, and relaxation. These people guarded the privacy of its ruler, took care of his safety, comfort and personal property.
The author tries to approach the written sources, which in its time regulate operation and life in this part of the court.