Hans Hansen

Brief Life History of Hans

Hans Hansen was born about 1758, in Bjernede, Sorø, Denmark as the son of Hans. He married Karen Olsen on 13 December 1795, in Hårslev, Korsør, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 2 daughters. He died on 24 September 1840, in Bjernede, Alsted, Sorø, Denmark, at the age of 83, and was buried in Bjernede, Alsted, Sorø, Denmark.

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Hans Hansen
1758–1840
Karen Olsen
1758–1828
Marriage: 13 December 1795
Else Margrethe Hansdatter
1796–1840
Ane Hansdatter
1800–1857

Sources (10)

  • Hans Hansen household 1840 Denmark census
  • Hans Hansen, "Denmark Marriages, 1635-1916"
  • Hans Hansen death/burial record (image)

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World Events (7)

1762 · Old City Hall (Aalborg)

The Old City Hall was built in 1762 and served as the city hall until 1912. the Hall was modelled after the City Hall that was destroyed in the Copenhagen Fire in 1795. Today the building is used only for ceremonial and representative purposes.

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.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Nels, Niels, Thor, Jorgen, Knud, Holger, Morten, Nils, Einer, Johan.

Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Flemish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Hans . This is the most common surname in Norway. Compare Hanson 4 and also 2 below.

Americanized form of Norwegian, North German, Dutch, Flemish, and Danish Hanssen , a variant of 1 above. Compare Hansson 2.

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

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