Christen Pedersen
about 1737–
Alstrup, Hjørring, Denmark
The Life of Christen
Christen Pedersen was born about 1737, in Alstrup, Hjørring, Denmark. He married Anne Bollesdatter on 25 June 1769, in Alstrup, Hjørring, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters.
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Family Time Line
Christen Pedersen
1737–
Anne Bollesdatter
1741–
Marriage: 25 June 1769
Mette Christensdatter
1771–
Margrethe Christensdatter
1773–
Peder Christensen
1779–
Spouse and Children
1737–Male
1741–Female
MARRIAGE
25 June 1769
Alstrup, Hjørring, Denmark
25 June 1769
Alstrup, Hjørring, Denmark
children
(3)
Mette Christensdatter
1771–Female
Margrethe Christensdatter
1773–Female
1779–Male
World Events (8)
1737 · Meyercrones Stiftelse
Age 0
Meyercrones Stiftelse was founded by the widow of Henning de Meyercrone after he had served as Danish envoy in France. Christiane Meyercrone, Henning's widow, managed the property until her death in 1738. Her niece became the new manager of the foundation and arranged for its charter to be written in 1830. The original, small building was replaced by a larger building in 1933.
1742 · Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters
Age 5
The Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters is a non-governmental science Academy founded in 1742 for the purpose of advancements of science in Denmark.
1776 · Kongens Klub
Age 39
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.
Name Meaning
Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from Peter .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (2)
- Christen Pedersen, "Denmark, Marriages, 1635-1916"
- Christen Pedersen in entry for Peder Christensen, "Denmark, Baptisms, 1618-1923"
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