When Laust Olesen Krogh was born on 1 April 1791, in Skagen, Åstrup, Denmark, his father, Ole Christensen Krogh, was 37 and his mother, Mette Kierstine Christensdatter, was 37. He married Maren Andersdatter on 26 December 1815, in Skagen, Horns, Hjørring, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 4 sons and 5 daughters. He died on 19 June 1851, at the age of 60.
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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.
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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.
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Nels, Knud, Borge, Dagny, Egil, Erik, Gudrun.
Danish, Norwegian, and North German (Schleswig-Holstein): variant of Krog .
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