Brief Life History of Maren
Maren Pedersdatter was born about 1780, in Højby, Dragsholm, Denmark. She married Peder Olsen on 25 March 1803, in Højby, Ods, Holbæk, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 8 sons and 4 daughters. She died on 29 June 1846, in Højby, Trundholm, Vestsjælland, Denmark, at the age of 67.
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- Maren Pedersdr, "Denmark Marriages, 1635-1916"
- Maren Pedersdatter, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Maren Pedersdr, "Denmark, Marriages, 1635-1916"
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1789 · Old Artillery Barracks, Christianshavn
The Old Artillery Barracks was the first of three barracks to be established in the Christianshavn district of Copenhagen. They were converted into barracks for the Artillery in 1789 and were used until 1923. Today, they have been converted into apartments and are listed for everyone.
1792 · Det Classenske Fideicommis
Det Classenske Fideicommis is a Danish charitable foundation formed by the industrialist Major General Johan Frederik Classen after he left behind his wealth and possessions in his will to help alleviate poverty and misery to those in the country. Today, it grants around 2 million kroner annually to those in need.
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.
Name Meaning
Variant spelling of Karen .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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