Niels Thomasen

Male27 March 1851–8 February 1904

Brief Life History of Niels

When Niels Thomasen was born on 27 March 1851, in Otting, Skivehus, Denmark, his father, Thomas Laustsen, was 37 and his mother, Inger Nielsdatter, was 23. He lived in Otting, Hindborg, Viborg, Denmark for about 10 years. He died on 8 February 1904, at the age of 52, and was buried in Otting, Skivehus, Denmark.

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Family Time Line

Thomas Laustsen
1813–1889
Inger Nielsdatter
1828–1901
Laust Peder Thomasen
1849–
Niels Thomasen
1851–1904
Ane Thomasen
1853–1922
Ane Thomasen
1856–1928
Jacob Thomasen Hede
1858–
Niels Christian Thomasen
1860–1933

Sources (5)

  • Niels Tomsen in household of Toma Laudtsen, "Denmark Census, 1870"
  • Niels Thomasen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
  • Nies Thomasen in household of Thomas Laustsen, "Denmark Census, 1860"

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Siblings (6)

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World Events (3)

1859 · Copenhagen Waterworks

Age 8

The Copenhagen Waterworks was the first waterworks in Denmark and served the community until 1951. It was one of the first buildings to be built outside Copenhagen's old city walls.

1859 · Copenhagen Zoo

Age 8

The Copenhagen Zoo was founded in 1859 and is one of the oldest zoos in Europe. It was founded by a ornithologist named Niels Kjaebolling and the first animals that were at the opening were eagles, chickens, ducks, owls, rabbits, a fox, a seal and a turtle. The oldest building still is in use as a stable for the yak exibit. It is open everyday from 9:00am to 8:00pm (20:00).

1868 · Magasin Du Nord

Age 17

Magasin is a Danish chain of department stores that was founded in 1868 in Copenhagen and still exists today. They can be found in Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, and the UK.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Per, Tellef.

Americanized form (and a rare Danish and Norwegian variant) of Danish and Norwegian Thomsen .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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