Brief Life History of Karen
When Karen Hansen was christened on 27 February 1842, in Håstrup, Nyborg, Denmark, her father, Hans Pedersen, was 34 and her mother, Karen Christensdatter, was 23.
Photos and Memories (0)
Do you know Karen? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (3)
- Karen Hansen, "Registros de la Iglesia de Dinamarca, 1484-1941"
- Karen Hansen, "Registros de la Iglesia de Dinamarca, 1484-1941"
- Karen, "Bautismos en Dinamarca, 1618-1923"
Parents and Siblings
Siblings (7)
+2 More Children
World Events (3)
1847 · Casino Theatre (Copenhagen)
The Casino Theatre was built as an entertainment center by Georg Carstensen but was converted into a theatre in 1848. After many years of never gaining popularity, it was closed in 1937 and demolished in 1960.
1849
Denmark becomes a constitutional monarchy. A two-chamber parliament is established.
1850 · Translation of the Book of Mormon into Danish
Erastus Snow and Peter Hansen translated the Book of Mormon into Danish after six months of being in the country. This translation was the first full translation of the Book of Mormon into another language, after English.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Nels, Niels, Thor, Jorgen, Knud, Holger, Morten, Nils, Einer, Johan.
Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Flemish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Hans . This is the most common surname in Norway. Compare Hanson 4 and also 2 below.
Americanized form of Norwegian, North German, Dutch, Flemish, and Danish Hanssen , a variant of 1 above. Compare Hansson 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related Names
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.