Brief Life History of Rasmus
Rasmus Andersen was born on 15 May 1804, in Blegind, Skanderborg, Denmark as the son of Anders Eriksen and Johanne Pedersdatter. He married Barbara Christiansdatter on 14 October 1837, in Blegind, Skanderborg, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 5 daughters. He lived in Blegind, Hjelmslev, Skanderborg, Denmark for about 5 years. He died on 6 July 1848, in Blegind, Skanderborg, Denmark, at the age of 44, and was buried in Blegind, Skanderborg, Denmark.
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- Rasmus Andersen, "Denmark Census, 1840"
- Rasmus Andersen, "Denmark Marriages, 1635-1916"
- Rasmus Andersen in entry for Ane Rasmussen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
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1805 · Christianso Lighthouse
The Christianso Lighthouse is one of Denmark's oldest lighthouses and the first to have a flashing light. It was built on the island of Christianso in the northern Baltic Sea.
1808 · Dannebrogordenens Haederstegn
Dannebrogordenens Haederstegn, The Cross of Honour of the Order of the Dannebrog, is an award connected to the Danish Order of the Dannebrog. The cross was instituted by King Frederick VI of Denmark and Norway on June 28, 1808 and was named Dannebrogsmendenes Haederstegn until 1952. The award is given to any Dane who has provided a service to Denmark through a noble deed. The cross is considered an additional recognition if awarded to someone who is already a holder of the Order.
1818 · Danmarks Nationalbank
Danmarks Nationalbank is the central bank of the Kingdom of Denmark and serves as an independent and credible institution that issues the krone, the Danish currency. The bank undertakes all functions related to the management of the Danish central-government debt.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Lars, Nels, Per, Anders, Holger, Jorgen, Thor, Bjorn, Helmer, Alf.
Norwegian, Danish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Anders, a vernacular form of Andreas . Compare Anderson 1.
Americanized form of Norwegian, North German, and very rare Danish patronymic Anderssen, a cognate of 1 above. Compare Andersson 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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