When Peder Bengtsson was born in 1654, in Norberg, Västmanland, Sweden, his father, Bengt Kjellfastsson, was 40 and his mother, Karin Eriksdotter, was 35.
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Queen Christina abdicated throne. Converted to Catholicism, later buried in Rome in St. Peter's.
King Charles II barred Jews from settling in Stockholm.
King Charles II invaded Denmark. Forced Danish King to sign Peace of Travendal.
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nils, Erik, Gunnel, Kerstin, Lars, Per, Sven. German Hans, Ulrika.
Swedish: patronymic from the personal name Bengt, Swedish form of Benedict . Compare Bankston , Benson , and Bentson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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