Brief Life History of Maren
When Maren Nielsdatter was born on 8 July 1770, in Vemmelev, Slagelse, Sorø, Denmark, her father, Niels Andersen, was 50 and her mother, Sidse Jørgensdatter, was 40. She married Niels Madsen on 30 November 1792, in Vemmelev, Slagelse, Sorø, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters. She died in November 1797, in her hometown, at the age of 27, and was buried in Vemmelev, Slagelse, Sorø, Denmark.
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- Maren Jeppesdatter in entry for Peder Nielsen Madsen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Maren Nielsen, "Denmark, Baptisms, 1618-1923"
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1776 · Kongens Klub
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.
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.
Name Meaning
Variant spelling of Karen .
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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