When Else Cathrine Clausdatter was christened on 5 June 1796, in Hvejsel, Koldinghus, Denmark, her father, Claus Henrichsen, was 49 and her mother, Kirsten Jensdatter, was 31. She had at least 4 sons and 3 daughters with Christian August Knudsen. She lived in Uldum, Nørvang, Vejle, Denmark for about 20 years.
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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.
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.
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.
Pet form of Elisabeth .
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