Soren Nielsen

Brief Life History of Soren

When Soren Nielsen was born in 1774, in Dallerup, Skanderborg, Denmark, his father, Niels Sorensen, was 38 and his mother, Inger Marcusdatter, was 33. He married Marie Laursdatter on 15 July 1796, in Skannerup, Gjern, Skanderborg, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 4 daughters. He died on 8 July 1835, in Sorring, Dallerup, Skanderborg, Denmark, at the age of 61, and was buried in Sorring, Dallerup, Skanderborg, Denmark.

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Family Time Line

Soren Nielsen
1774–1835
Marie Laursdatter
1767–1845
Marriage: 15 July 1796
Niels Sorensen
about 1794–about 1794
Inger Sorensen
1801–
Maren Sørensdatter
1797–1823
Niels Sorensen
1798–
Ane Sorensen
1799–
Son Sorensen
1806–
Ane Sørensdatter
1808–1869

Sources (2)

  • Inger konfirmation.
  • Sørens liv.

World Events (8)

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

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Jorgen, Knud, Lars, Nels, Bent, Borge, Holger, Ove, Einer, Oluf.

Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Niels, a shortened form of Nikolaus (see Nicholas ). Compare Nielson , Neilsen , Nelsen , Nilsen , and Nilson .

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

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