Brief Life History of Hans
When Hans Johnsen was born on 20 January 1850, in Brevik, Bratsberg, Norway, his father, Andreas Johnsen, was 36 and his mother, Laurenze Hansdatter, was 34. He married Johanne Marie Jensdatter on 14 December 1879, in Brevik, Bratsberg, Norway. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 2 daughters.
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- Hans Johnsen in 1885 census for Brevik, Telemark, Norway
- Hans Johnsen, "Norway Marriages, 1660-1926"
- Hans Jensen in entry for Anna Laurentze Jensen, "Norway Baptisms, 1634-1927"
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World Events (6)
1855 · Erik Werenskiold
Birth year of Erik Werenskiold Norwegian painter and illustrator. He was especially known for his drawings of the Asbjørnsen and Moe fairytale collection.
1857 · Theodor Kittelsen
Birth year of Theodor Kittelsen. One of the most popular artists in Norway. He became famous for his nature paintings, as well as his illustrations of fairy tales and legends, especially of trolls.
1882 · Sigrid Undset
Birth year of Sigrid Undset. Norwegian novelist who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Her best-known work is Kristin Lavransdatter.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Johan, Knut, Per, Alf, Anders, Bjorg, Carsten, Kerstin, Lars, Ove.
Norwegian, Danish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name John, a vernacular form of Johannes (see John ). Compare Johnson .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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