Brief Life History of Else
When Else Hansdatter was born in 1802, her father, Hans Pedersen, was 43 and her mother, Mette Jensdatter, was 38. She married Mads Jensen on 28 December 1824, in Tårs, Børglum, Hjørring, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 8 daughters. She lived in Tårs, Børglum, Hjørring, Denmark for about 46 years and Ugilt, Vennebjerg, Hjørring, Denmark in 1890.
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- Else Hansdatter in household of Jens Krestian Pedersen, "Denmark Census, 1890"
- Else Hansdatter, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Else Hans Hansdatter in household of Jacob Peter Madsen, "Denmark Census, 1870"
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1805 · Christianso Lighthouse
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.
1808 · Dannebrogordenens Haederstegn
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.
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.
Name Meaning
Pet form of Elisabeth .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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