Hans Olsen

Male1758–

Brief Life History of Hans

Hans Olsen was born in 1758, in Idestrup, Nykøbing, Denmark. He married Giertrud Olsen on 21 June 1788. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters.

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Family Time Line

Hans Olsen
1758–
Giertrud Olsen
1762–
Marriage: 21 June 1788
Ole Hansen
1790–
Arine Hansen
1792–
Arine Olsen
1792–

Sources (2)

  • Hans Olessen in entry for Ole, "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923"
  • Hans Olesen in entry for Arine Hansen, "Denmark, Baptisms, 1618-1923"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    21 June 1788

    • Children (3)

    World Events (8)

    1762 · Old City Hall (Aalborg)

    Age 4

    The Old City Hall was built in 1762 and served as the city hall until 1912. the Hall was modelled after the City Hall that was destroyed in the Copenhagen Fire in 1795. Today the building is used only for ceremonial and representative purposes.

    1776 · Kongens Klub

    Age 18

    The club was founded in 1776 by former members of Drejer's Club. It was initially known as Fich's Club. The latter name was a reference to Gottlieb Schreck who had purchased the House in 1775. He had adapted the interior to be used by the club. The club initially had 25 members but in 1778 the number of members had grown to 80. On 16 November 1782, the club was granted permission to use the name Kongens Klub (Royal Club). The club soon became a meeting place for members of the higher middle class.

    1789 · Old Artillery Barracks, Christianshavn

    Age 31

    The Old Artillery Barracks was the first of three barracks to be established in the Christianshavn district of Copenhagen. They were converted into barracks for the Artillery in 1789 and were used until 1923. Today, they have been converted into apartments and are listed for everyone.

    Name Meaning

    Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nels, Nils, Lars, Alf, Thor, Niels, Sven, Jorgen, Helmer, Iver, Arnfinn.

    Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Ole, a short form of Olaf, Olav (see Olafsen ). This surname is the third most common in Norway. It is also established in northeastern England and in northern Germany. Compare Ohlsen , Olesen , Oleson , and Olson .

    German (Ölsen): habitational name from any of several places so named, in Saxony, Brandenburg, and the Rhineland.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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