Christen Hansen

Brief Life History of Christen

When Christen Hansen was born in 1790, his father, Hans Jensen, was 39 and his mother, Anna Hansdatter, was 33. He married Sidse Andersdatter on 26 March 1813, in Ganløse, Københavns, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 5 daughters. He died on 11 September 1831, in Ganløse, Københavns, Denmark, at the age of 41, and was buried in Ganløse, Københavns, Denmark.

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Family Time Line

Christen Hansen
1790–1831
Sidse Andersdatter
1793–1832
Marriage: 26 March 1813
Birthe Christensdatter
1815–1880
Kirsten Christensen
1818–
Johanne Christensen
1820–
Ane Christensen
1823–
Margarethe Christensen
1826–1827
Hans Christensen
1828–

Sources (23)

  • Christen Hansen, "Denmark Marriages, 1635-1916"
  • Christen Hansen in entry for Birthe Christensdatt, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
  • Christen Hansen, "Denmark Marriages, 1635-1916"

World Events (7)

1792 · Det Classenske Fideicommis

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.

1794 · Stibo

The Stibo Group was founded in 1794 by Niels Lund as a printing company. Today, The Stibo Group provides information management and print technology software for business operations.

1805 · Christianso Lighthouse

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.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Nels, Niels, Thor, Jorgen, Knud, Holger, Morten, Nils, Einer, Johan.

Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Flemish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Hans . This is the most common surname in Norway. Compare Hanson 4 and also 2 below.

Americanized form of Norwegian, North German, Dutch, Flemish, and Danish Hanssen , a variant of 1 above. Compare Hansson 2.

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

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