Brief Life History of Mette
Mette Sørensdatter was born about 1669, in Lejrskov, Koldinghus, Denmark. She had at least 2 sons and 3 daughters with Peder Madsen. She died about January 1714, in her hometown, at the age of 46, and was buried in Lejrskov, Koldinghus, Denmark.
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Family Time Line
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- Mette Sorensdt, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
Spouse and Children
World Events (2)
1701 · Oldest Naval Academy in the World
The Royal Danish Naval Academy was established in 1701 to educate then commission all officers into the Royal Danish Navy. It is the oldest, still-existing, officers' academy in the world.
1713 · Royal Danish Military Academy
The Royal Danish Military Academy educated and commissioned all officers for the Royal Danish Army. The Military Academy function was initiated in 1713 by request of King Frederick IV on inspiration from the Naval Academy.
Name Meaning
vernacular form of Margareta .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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