Brief Life History of Karl Christian
Karl Christian Olsen was born on 8 November 1887, in Kirke Stillinge, Slagelse, Vestsjælland, Denmark as the son of Ole Olsen and Kristine Vilhelmine Hermansen. He married Laura Jørgine Nielsine Hansen on 20 May 1915, in Slots Bjergby, Antvorskov, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in Slagelse, Sankt Peders, Slagelse, Sorø, Denmark in 1925 and Slagelse, Sorø, Denmark in 1930. He died on 28 March 1980, at the age of 92.
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Sources (6)
- Carl Christian Olsen, "Denmark Census, 1930"
- Karl Kristian Olsen, "Denmark Marriages, 1635-1916"
- Carl Christian Olsen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
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World Events (6)
1914
World War I. Denmark remains neutral throughout the war.
1917
The United States take possession of the Virgin Islands. The islands are purchased from Denmark for $25 million the year before.
1939
Denmark signs 10-year non-aggression pact with Nazi Germany.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nels, Nils, Lars, Alf, Thor, Niels, Sven, Jorgen, Helmer, Iver, Arnfinn.
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Ole, a short form of Olaf, Olav (see Olafsen ). This surname is the third most common in Norway. It is also established in northeastern England and in northern Germany. Compare Ohlsen , Olesen , Oleson , and Olson .
German (Ölsen): habitational name from any of several places so named, in Saxony, Brandenburg, and the Rhineland.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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