Knud Larsen

about 1742–
Gislinge, Holbæk, Denmark

The Life Summary of Knud

Knud Larsen was born about 1742, in Gislinge, Holbæk, Denmark. He married Kirstine Hansen about 1767, in Gislinge, Holbæk, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 1 son.

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Family Time Line

Knud Larsen
1742–
Kirstine Hansen
1746–
Marriage: about 1767
Hans Knudsen
1768–1831

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    about 1767Gislinge, Holbæk, Denmark
    • Children

    (1)

    World Events (8)

    1742 · Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters
    Age 0
    The Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters is a non-governmental science Academy founded in 1742 for the purpose of advancements of science in Denmark.
    1744 · Hirschholm Palace
    Age 2
    Hirschholm Palace was a royal palace located in present-day Horsholm municipality just north of Copenhagen. It was one of the finest buildings of its time and became known as the Versailles of the North. It developed a bad reputation in connection with its role in the affair between Johann Friedrich Struensee and Queen Caroline Mathilda in the 1770s. After that it fell into disrepair and was demolished in 1809.
    1776 · Kongens Klub
    Age 34
    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.

    Name Meaning

    Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Lars, Scandinavian equivalent of Lawrence .

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

    Possible Related Names

    Lawrence
    Lairson
    Larison
    Larrison
    Larson

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