Hans Nielsen

Male22 June 1796–

Brief Life History of Hans

When Hans Nielsen was born on 22 June 1796, in Skjold, Stjernholm, Denmark, his father, Niels Rasmusen Møller, was 39 and his mother, Magdalene Boesdatter, was 34.

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Family Time Line

Niels Rasmusen Møller
1757–
Magdalene Boesdatter
1762–1853
Rasmus Nielsen
1790–
Ane Kirstine Nielsdatter
1792–
Ane Mette Nielsdatter Møller
1794–1794
Hans Nielsen
1796–
Inger Nielsdatter
1799–

Sources (1)

  • Hans Moller, "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923"

Parents and Siblings

Siblings (5)

World Events (7)

1805 · Christianso Lighthouse

Age 9

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

Age 12

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.

1829 · Oldest Leather Goods in Denmark

Age 33

Kuffert Sorensen was established in 1829 by Carl Peter Sorensen as a leather goods company. Today the business has five locations and each are run by a member of the Sorensen family.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Jorgen, Knud, Lars, Nels, Bent, Borge, Holger, Ove, Einer, Oluf.

Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Niels, a shortened form of Nikolaus (see Nicholas ). Compare Nielson , Neilsen , Nelsen , Nilsen , and Nilson .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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