Brief Life History of Mads
Mads Michelsen was born about 1675, in Torslev, Ålborghus, Denmark. He married Anne Hejlesdatter on 23 September 1703, in Torslev, Øster Han, Hjørring, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 2 sons.
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- Madtz Mickelsens in entry for Christen Madsen, "Denmark, Baptisms, 1618-1923"
Spouse and Children
World Events (7)
1701 · Oldest Naval Academy in the World
The Royal Danish Naval Academy was established in 1701 to educate then commission all officers into the Royal Danish Navy. It is the oldest, still-existing, officers' academy in the world.
1713 · Royal Danish Military Academy
The Royal Danish Military Academy educated and commissioned all officers for the Royal Danish Army. The Military Academy function was initiated in 1713 by request of King Frederick IV on inspiration from the Naval Academy.
1729
Greenland becomes Danish province.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Johan, Niels, Per, Sofus, Sophus, Thor.
North German, Danish, Norwegian, and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Michel (see Michael ).
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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