Brief Life History of Niels
When Niels Mortensen was born in 1785, in Fåborg, Riberhus, Denmark, his father, Morten Christensen, was 44 and his mother, Maren Hansdatter, was 36. He married Mette Kjerstine Nielsdr on 18 March 1815, in Torstrup, Lundenæs, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 9 daughters. He lived in Fåborg, Skast, Ribe, Denmark in 1860. He died on 11 December 1862, in Janderup, Riberhus, Denmark, at the age of 77, and was buried in Janderup, Riberhus, Denmark.
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- Niels Mortensen, "Denmark Census, 1860"
- Niels Mortensen Autrup, "Denmark Marriages, 1635-1916"
- Niels Mortensen in entry for Karen Marie Nielsdatter, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
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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.
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.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Lars, Morten, Einer, Jorgen, Bent, Britt, Carsten, Egil, Gunner, Hartvig.
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Morten, a vernacular form of Martin 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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