When Niels Christain Mikkelsen was born on 1 May 1852, in Tise, Børglum, Denmark, his father, Mikkel Nielsen, was 42 and his mother, Birthe Marie Nielsdatter, was 26. He married Marie Ane Christine Christensen on 6 January 1888, in Vrensted, Børglum, Hjørring, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 5 daughters. He lived in Tise, Børglum, Hjørring, Denmark for about 61 years. He died on 14 September 1920, at the age of 68.
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The Copenhagen Waterworks was the first waterworks in Denmark and served the community until 1951. It was one of the first buildings to be built outside Copenhagen's old city walls.
The Copenhagen Zoo was founded in 1859 and is one of the oldest zoos in Europe. It was founded by a ornithologist named Niels Kjaebolling and the first animals that were at the opening were eagles, chickens, ducks, owls, rabbits, a fox, a seal and a turtle. The oldest building still is in use as a stable for the yak exibit. It is open everyday from 9:00am to 8:00pm (20:00).
World War I. Denmark remains neutral throughout the war.
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Gorm, Knut, Nels, Nils, Aksel, Bente, Carsten, Egil, Kjeld, Lars.
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Mikkel (see Michael ). This surname is also found in northern Germany. Compare Mickelsen , Mickelson , Mikkelson , and Michaelson .
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