Brief Life History of Ane
When Ane Christensen was born on 27 November 1774, in Holbæk, Denmark, her father, Christen Nielsen, was 41 and her mother, Sidsel Pedersdatter, was 36. She married Jørgen Mikkelsen on 3 June 1795, in Jorløse, Kalundborg, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 2 daughters. She died on 28 February 1821, in Flinterup, Store Fuglede, Kalundborg, Denmark, at the age of 46, and was buried in Store Fuglede, Kalundborg, Denmark.
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- Census 1801-Denmark Jørgen Mikkelsen's family, 1801
- Denmark, Church Records, 1484-1941; Ane Christensdatter, Death, 1821
- Anna Christensdr in entry for Christen, "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923"
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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
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nels, Niels, Lars, Bent, Anders, Thor, Jorgen, Nils, Einer, Viggo, Folmer.
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Christen . In North America, this surname is also an altered form of the especially Danish and Norwegian variant Kristensen . Compare Christenson and Christianson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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