Brief Life History of Mette
From Ancestry.com: Peder Iversen In the Denmark, Marriages, 1635-1916 Name Peder Iversen Gender Male Marriage Date 14. nov. 1830 (14 Nov 1830) Marriage Place Marie Magdalene, Randers, Denmark Spouse Mette Nielsdr FHL Film Number 51105
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Sources (19)
- Mette Nielsdatter in household of Peder Iversen, "Denmark Census, 1834"
- Mette Nielsdr, "Denmark, Marriages, 1635-1916"
- Mette Nielsdatter, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
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World Events (5)
1805 · Christianso Lighthouse
The Christianso Lighthouse is one of Denmark's oldest lighthouses and the first to have a flashing light. It was built on the island of Christianso in the northern Baltic Sea.
1808 · Dannebrogordenens Haederstegn
Dannebrogordenens Haederstegn, The Cross of Honour of the Order of the Dannebrog, is an award connected to the Danish Order of the Dannebrog. The cross was instituted by King Frederick VI of Denmark and Norway on June 28, 1808 and was named Dannebrogsmendenes Haederstegn until 1952. The award is given to any Dane who has provided a service to Denmark through a noble deed. The cross is considered an additional recognition if awarded to someone who is already a holder of the Order.
1814
Denmark cedes Norway to Sweden.
Name Meaning
vernacular form of Margareta .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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