Brief Life History of Karen
When Karen Knudsen was born on 31 August 1766, in Volstrup, Hjerm, Lundenæs, Denmark, her father, Knud Mogensen, was 38 and her mother, Mette Pedersen, was 37. She married Anders Christensen on 25 November 1802. She lived in Handbjerg, Hjerm, Ringkøbing, Denmark for about 5 years. She died on 4 January 1850, in Handbjerg, Lundenæs, Denmark, at the age of 83, and was buried in Handbjerg, Lundenæs, Denmark.
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- Karen Knudsdatter in household of Kund Andersen, "Denmark Census, 1845"
- Karen Knudsdatter, "Denmark Marriages, 1635-1916"
- Legacy NFS Source: Karen Knudsen - Church record: death: 4 January 1850; Handbjerg, Ringkobing, Denmark
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1776 · Kongens Klub
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
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.
1792 · Det Classenske Fideicommis
Det Classenske Fideicommis is a Danish charitable foundation formed by the industrialist Major General Johan Frederik Classen after he left behind his wealth and possessions in his will to help alleviate poverty and misery to those in the country. Today, it grants around 2 million kroner annually to those in need.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Knud, Niels, Holger, Jorgen, Ove, Alf, Alfhild, Anders, Baard, Berger, Einer.
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the Danish personal name Knud, derived from Old Norse Knútr meaning ‘knot’. Knud was a Danish royal name, Latinized as Canutus.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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