Maria Margaretha Boysen

Femaleabout 1772–

Brief Life History of Maria Margaretha

When Maria Margaretha Boysen was born about 1772, in Denmark, her father, Alexander Boysen, was 41 and her mother, Christina Maria Holmann, was 42.

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Family Time Line

Alexander Boysen
1732–1794
Christina Maria Holmann
1731–1790
Elizabeth Brigitta Boysen
1755–
Anna Maria Boysen
1758–
Maria Margaretha Boysen
1772–
Anna Margaretha Boysen
1766–
Cecilia Dorothea Boysen
1771–1827

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    Siblings (5)

    World Events (3)

    1776 · Kongens Klub

    Age 4

    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.

    1789 · Old Artillery Barracks, Christianshavn

    Age 17

    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

    Age 20

    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.

    Name Meaning

    Some characteristic forenames: German Gerd, Hans, Erwin, Hermann, Juergen, Lorenz, Siegfried.

    North German, Danish, and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Boye .

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

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