Brief Life History of Kirstine Margrethe
When Kirstine Margrethe Nielsdatter was born in 1803, in Aaker, Åkirkeby, Bornholm, Denmark, her father, Niels Andersen, was 26 and her mother, Magrete Pedersdatter, was 25. She married Christoffer Pedersen on 30 March 1833, in Åkirkeby, Bornholm, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 3 daughters. She lived in Åkirkeby, Bornholm, Denmark for about 5 years and København, Denmark for about 10 years.
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- Kirstine Niels Datter in household of Christopher Pedersen, "Denmark Census, 1840"
- Legacy NFS Source: Kristine Margrethe Nielsdatter - Church record: birth-name: Kristine Margrethe Nielsdatter
- Kjerstine Margrethe Nielsdr, "Denmark, Marriages, 1635-1916"
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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.
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Mainly U.S.: fanciful respelling of Christine , under the influence of Kristina .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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