Brief Life History of Anders
When Anders Nielsen was born on 8 December 1843, in Sulsted, Ålborghus, Denmark, his father, Niels Sorensen, was 42 and his mother, Anne Kathrine Poulsdatter, was 39. He lived in Sulsted, Kær, Ålborg, Denmark for about 10 years.
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Sources (5)
- Anders Nielsen in household of Niels Sørensen, "Denmark Census, 1855"
- Anders Nielsen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Anders Nielsen in household of Niels Sorensen, "Denmark Census, 1850"
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World Events (6)
1847 · Casino Theatre (Copenhagen)
The Casino Theatre was built as an entertainment center by Georg Carstensen but was converted into a theatre in 1848. After many years of never gaining popularity, it was closed in 1937 and demolished in 1960.
1849
Denmark becomes a constitutional monarchy. A two-chamber parliament is established.
1914
World War I. Denmark remains neutral throughout the war.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Jorgen, Knud, Lars, Nels, Bent, Borge, Holger, Ove, Einer, Oluf.
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Niels, a shortened form of Nikolaus (see Nicholas ). Compare Nielson , Neilsen , Nelsen , Nilsen , and Nilson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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