Brief Life History of Birgitte
Birgitte Pedersdatter was born on 31 March 1855, in Håsum, Skivehus, Denmark. She married Peder Andersen on 23 November 1875, in Håsum, Skivehus, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 2 daughters. She lived in Lem, Rødding, Viborg, Denmark for about 35 years.
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- Bergithe Pedersen in household of Peder Andersen, "Denmark Census, 1911"
- Legacy NFS Source: Birgitte Pedersdatter - Church record: birth-name: Birgitte Pedersen
- Birgitte Pedersdatter, "Denmark, Marriages, 1635-1916"
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1859 · Copenhagen Waterworks
The Copenhagen Waterworks was the first waterworks in Denmark and served the community until 1951. It was one of the first buildings to be built outside Copenhagen's old city walls.
1859 · Copenhagen Zoo
The Copenhagen Zoo was founded in 1859 and is one of the oldest zoos in Europe. It was founded by a ornithologist named Niels Kjaebolling and the first animals that were at the opening were eagles, chickens, ducks, owls, rabbits, a fox, a seal and a turtle. The oldest building still is in use as a stable for the yak exibit. It is open everyday from 9:00am to 8:00pm (20:00).
1914
World War I. Denmark remains neutral throughout the war.
Name Meaning
Borrowing of the Irish name Brighid ( see Bridget ). This name owes its enormous popularity in Scandinavia, especially in Sweden, to St Birgitta ( 1304–73 ), patron saint of Sweden. She was a noblewoman who bore her husband eight children. After his death, she founded an order of nuns, the ‘Bridgettines’ or Order of the Most Holy Saviour. She also went to Rome, where she attempted to reform religious life.
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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