Kirsten Larsdatter

Brief Life History of Kirsten

When Kirsten Larsdatter was born on 27 May 1765, in Koldkur, Resen, Hald, Denmark, her father, Lars Kjeldsen, was 30 and her mother, Kirsten Jensdatter, was 21. She married Visti Jensen on 15 November 1789, in Resen, Skivehus, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 7 sons and 6 daughters. She died on 2 October 1841, in Daugbjerg, Hald, Denmark, at the age of 76, and was buried in Daugbjerg, Hald, Denmark.

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Family Time Line

Visti Jensen
1763–1831
Kirsten Larsdatter
1765–1841
Marriage: 15 November 1789
Jens Vistisen
1791–
Vistisen
1808–1808
Kirsten Vistisen
1792–1792
Vistisdatter
1794–1794
Lars Vistisen
1795–
Johanne Vistisdatter
1795–1868
Peder Vistisen
1797–1797
Kirsten Vistisdatter
1798–1886
Visti Vistisen
1800–1879
David Vistisen
1801–1834
Vistisdatter
1806–1806
Vistisen
1806–1806
Vistisdatter
1807–1808

Sources (5)

  • Kirste Laursdatter in entry for Kirsten Wistisdatter, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
  • Kirsten Larsdatter, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
  • Kirsten Larsdatter in entry for David Wistisen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"

World Events (6)

1776 · Kongens Klub

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

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

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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