Brief Life History of Hans
When Hans Davidsen was born on 16 March 1732, in Vester Marie, Bornholm, Denmark, his father, David Jørgensen, was 50 and his mother, Anne Katharina Jensdatter, was 42.
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Family Time Line
David Jørgensen
1682–1733
Anne Katharina Jensdatter
1690–1741
Lisabeth Davidsen
1723–1738
Jens Davidsen
1723–1799
Margrethe Davidsen
1726–1749
Jørgen Davidsen
1727–1765
Kirsten Davidsdatter
1730–1777
Hans Davidsen
1732–
Sources (2)
- Hans Davidsen BIRTH 1732 Vester Marie, Bornholm, Denmark
- Hans, "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923"
Parents and Siblings
1682–1733 Male
1690–1741 Female
Siblings (6)
1723–1738 Female
1723–1799 Male
1726–1749 Female
1727–1765 Male
1730–1777 Female
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World Events (8)
1737 · Meyercrones Stiftelse
Age 5
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 10
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 44
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
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Petter, Bendt, Erik, Knut, Oluf.
Norwegian, Danish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name David .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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