Brief Life History of Christopher
Mrs. Christopher was born in 1612, in Oppland, Norway. She married Christopher in 1632, in Oppland, Nordland, Norway. They were the parents of at least 1 son.
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Spouse and Children
1607– Male
1612– Female
Children (1)
1663–1739 Male
World Events (2)
1685 · Norway Church
Age 73
1700 · Norwegian calendar change
Age 88
Name Meaning
From the Greek name Khristophoros, from Khristos ‘Christ’ + pherein ‘to bear’. This was popular among early Christians, conscious of the fact that they were metaphorically bearing Christ in their hearts. A later, over-literal interpretation of the name gave rise to the legend of a saint who actually bore the Christ-child over a stream; he is regarded as the patron of travellers. In England the name was uncommon in the Middle Ages, but became very popular in the 16th century, especially in parts of the North.
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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