Brief Life History of Else
Else Chrestensdatter was christened on 30 November 1794, in Ølgod, Lundenæs, Denmark as the daughter of Christen Eskesen and Maren Jesdatter.
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Family Time Line
Christen Eskesen
1746–1827
Maren Jesdatter
–
Maren Chrestensdatter
1785–
Inger Kirstine Chrestensdatter
1790–
Eske Christian Christensen
1792–
Else Christensdatter
1794–
Else Chrestensdatter
1794–
Jes Christensen
1797–
Sources (1)
- Else Eskilsen, "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923"
Parents and Siblings
1746–1827 Male
– Female
Siblings (6)
1785– Female
1790– Female
1792– Male
1794– Female
1794– Female
+1 More Child
World Events (3)
1796 · Odense Teater
Odense Teater is Denmark's second oldest theater and one of the country's three main theaters. It is where Hans Christian Andersen started as a writer and is where The Pillars of Society was first performed.
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.
Name Meaning
Pet form of Elisabeth .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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