Brief Life History of Kirsten
Kirsten Andersdr was born about 1763, in Lendum, Horns, Hjørring, Denmark. She married Hans Madsen about 1787, in Torslev, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Denmark. She was buried in Lendum, Sejlstrup, Denmark.
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Family Time Line
Hans Madsen
1762–1834
Kirsten Andersdr
1763–1812
Marriage: about 1787
Sources (3)
- 1801 Denmark Census
- Kirsten Andersdr, "Denmark, Marriages, 1635-1916"
- Kirsten Andersdatter in entry for Hans Madsen, "Denmark, Probate Indexes, 1674-1851"
Spouse and Children
1762–1834 Male
1763–1812 Female
Marriage
about 1787Torslev, Dronninglund, Hjørring, Denmark
World Events (6)
1776 · Kongens Klub
Age 13
The club was founded in 1776 by former members of Drejer's Club. It was initially known as Fich's Club. The latter name was a reference to Gottlieb Schreck who had purchased the House in 1775. He had adapted the interior to be used by the club. The club initially had 25 members but in 1778 the number of members had grown to 80. On 16 November 1782, the club was granted permission to use the name Kongens Klub (Royal Club). The club soon became a meeting place for members of the higher middle class.
1789 · Old Artillery Barracks, Christianshavn
Age 26
The Old Artillery Barracks was the first of three barracks to be established in the Christianshavn district of Copenhagen. They were converted into barracks for the Artillery in 1789 and were used until 1923. Today, they have been converted into apartments and are listed for everyone.
1792 · Det Classenske Fideicommis
Age 29
Det Classenske Fideicommis is a Danish charitable foundation formed by the industrialist Major General Johan Frederik Classen after he left behind his wealth and possessions in his will to help alleviate poverty and misery to those in the country. Today, it grants around 2 million kroner annually to those in need.
Name Meaning
form of Christine , now also well established in the English-speaking world. A well-known bearer of the name was the Norwegian opera singer Kirsten Flagstad ( 1895–1962 ).
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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