Brief Life History of Hans Peder
When Hans Peder Andersen was born on 10 February 1854, his father, Anders Hansen, was 37 and his mother, Karen Carlsdatter, was 47. He married Hansine Petrine Sorensen on 11 June 1882, in Kastels, Sokkelund, København, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. He lived in Sankt Jørgensbjerg, København, Denmark for about 5 years and København, Denmark for about 10 years. He died on 31 January 1921, at the age of 66.
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- Hans Peter Andersen, "Denmark Census, 1916"
- Hans Peter Andersen in entry for Poul Adolph Andersen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Hans Peter Andersen, "Denmark Census, 1906"
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World Events (4)
1859 · Copenhagen Waterworks
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
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).
1914
World War I. Denmark remains neutral throughout the war.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Lars, Nels, Per, Anders, Holger, Jorgen, Thor, Bjorn, Helmer, Alf.
Norwegian, Danish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Anders, a vernacular form of Andreas . Compare Anderson 1.
Americanized form of Norwegian, North German, and very rare Danish patronymic Anderssen, a cognate of 1 above. Compare Andersson 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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