Brief Life History of Niels Henrichsen
When Niels Henrichsen Brims was christened on 23 October 1768, in Kalvehave, Vordingborg, Denmark, his father, Hendrich Nielsen, was 27 and his mother, Anna Cathrina Erichsdatter, was 35. He married Ellen Giertsen on 29 January 1796, in Kalvehave, Vordingborg, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 4 daughters. He lived in Kalvehave, Bårse, Præstø, Denmark in 1834. He died on 24 May 1839, in Kalvehave, Vordingborg, Denmark, at the age of 70, and was buried in Kalvehave, Vordingborg, Denmark.
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- Niels Henriksen, "Denmark Census, 1834"
- Niels Hendrichsen, "Denmark Marriages, 1635-1916"
- Niels Henriksen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
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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
Scottish: locative name from Brims near Thurso (Caithness).
Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland © University of the West of England 2016
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