Hans Truelsen

Male1763–16 January 1845

Brief Life History of Hans

Hans Truelsen was born in 1763, in Tølløse, Holbæk, Denmark as the son of Truels Eschildsen and ?. He married Valborre Olsdatter on 21 October 1798, in Tølløse, Merløse, Holbæk, Denmark. He died on 16 January 1845, at the age of 82.

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Hans Truelsen
1763–1845
Valborre Olsdatter
1755–1829
Marriage: 21 October 1798

Sources (6)

  • 1840 Danish Census taken in Tjørnede Bye, Tølløse, Merløse, Holbæk, showing Hans Truelsen
  • Hans Truelsen, "Denmark, Marriages, 1635-1916"
  • Hans Truelsen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    21 October 1798Tølløse, Merløse, Holbæk, Denmark

    • Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (1)

    World Events (6)

    1776 · Kongens Klub

    Age 13

    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 26

    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

    Age 29

    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 Asger, Nels.

    Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Truels, a derivative of Old Norse Thorgils (see Trulson ). This surname, which is very rare in Norway, is also found in northern Germany.

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

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