Brief Life History of Maren
When Maren Christensdatter was born on 26 August 1798, in Saltum, Hvetbo, Hjørring, Denmark, her father, Christen Thorsen, was 54 and her mother, Maren Catherine Christensdatter, was 29.
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Family Time Line
Sources (6)
- Niels Christensen Household in 1834 Denmark Census, Blokhus, Hune, Hjørring
- Maren Christensdatter, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Maren Christensdatter, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
Parents and Siblings
World Events (8)
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.
1829 · Oldest Leather Goods in Denmark
Kuffert Sorensen was established in 1829 by Carl Peter Sorensen as a leather goods company. Today the business has five locations and each are run by a member of the Sorensen family.
Name Meaning
Variant spelling of Karen .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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