Jens Haastrup was born about 1770, in Usserød, Hørsholm, Frederiksborg, Denmark. He married Ane Marie Schiøtz on 2 January 1814, in Hørsholm, Hørsholm, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. His occupation is listed as carpenter in Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. He died on 19 November 1834, in his hometown, at the age of 65.
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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.
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.
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.
Mainly Danish: variant of Johan .
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