Kirsten Pedersdatter

Brief Life History of Kirsten

When Kirsten Pedersdatter was christened on 28 March 1745, in Sengeløse, København, Denmark, her father, Peder Christensen, was 36 and her mother, Anna Jørgensdatter, was 21. She married Anders Christophersen on 10 October 1773, in Sengeløse, København, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 6 daughters. She died on 27 September 1827, in her hometown, at the age of 82, and was buried in Sengeløse, København, Denmark.

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Family Time Line

Anders Christophersen
1741–1811
Kirsten Pedersdatter
1745–1827
Marriage: 10 October 1773
Ane Andersdatter
1774–1774
Ane Andersdatter
1775–1854
Karen Andersdatter
1778–1810
Kirsten Andersdatter
1780–1827
Ellen Andersdatter
1782–1864
Zidse Andersdatter
1785–1812

Sources (3)

  • Kirstine Marie Pedersdatter in entry for Kirstine Marie Andersen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
  • Kirstine Marie Pedersdatter in entry for Kirstine Marie Andersen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
  • Kirsten Christensen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"

World Events (6)

1762 · Old City Hall (Aalborg)

The Old City Hall was built in 1762 and served as the city hall until 1912. the Hall was modelled after the City Hall that was destroyed in the Copenhagen Fire in 1795. Today the building is used only for ceremonial and representative purposes.

1776 · Kongens Klub

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

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.

Name Meaning

form of Christine , now also well established in the English-speaking world. A well-known bearer of the name was the Norwegian opera singer Kirsten Flagstad ( 1895–1962 ).

Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.

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