Hans Pedersen

Male25 February 1854–

Brief Life History of Hans

When Hans Pedersen was born on 25 February 1854, in Bogø, Møn, Denmark, his father, Peder Nielsen, was 46 and his mother, Ane Marie Albrechtsen, was 38. He had at least 1 daughter with Jensine Petersen Galle. He lived in Bogø, Mønbo, Præstø, Denmark for about 10 years.

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Family Time Line

Hans Pedersen
1854–
Jensine Petersen Galle
1863–
Astrid Petersen Galle
1897–

Sources (3)

  • Hans Petersen Galle, "Denmark Census, 1901"
  • Hans Petersen Galle, "Denmark Census, 1911"
  • Hans Petersen Galle, "Denmark Census, 1906"

Spouse and Children

Children (1)

Parents and Siblings

Siblings (6)

+1 More Child

World Events (7)

1859 · Copenhagen Waterworks

Age 5

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.

1859 · Copenhagen Zoo

Age 5

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).

1914

Age 60

World War I. Denmark remains neutral throughout the war.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Niels, Bjorn, Knud, Nils, Anders, Jorgen, Egil, Einer, Knut, Peer.

Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Peder (see Peter ). This surname is also found in northern Germany. Compare Petersen 2 and Peterson 1.

English: variant of Peterson .

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

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