Augusta Amalie Petersen

Female11 July 1888–October 1978

Brief Life History of Augusta Amalie

Augusta Amalie Petersen was born on 11 July 1888, in Copenhagen, København, Denmark. She married Poul Øllegaard Petersen on 6 November 1914, in Copenhagen, København, Denmark. She lived in København, Denmark in 1916. She died in October 1978, at the age of 90.

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Family Time Line

Poul Øllegaard Petersen
1889–1964
Augusta Amalie Petersen
1888–1978
Marriage: 6 November 1914

Sources (2)

  • Augusta Amlie Petersen in household of Paul Ølgård Petersen, "Denmark Census, 1916"
  • Augusta Amalie Petersen, "Denmark, Copenhagen City, Civil Marriages, 1739-1964, Index 1877-1964"

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    6 November 1914Copenhagen, København, Denmark
  • World Events (6)

    1914

    Age 26

    World War I. Denmark remains neutral throughout the war.

    1917

    Age 29

    The United States take possession of the Virgin Islands. The islands are purchased from Denmark for $25 million the year before.

    1939

    Age 51

    Denmark signs 10-year non-aggression pact with Nazi Germany.

    Name Meaning

    Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Nels, Lars, Niels, Jorgen, Holger, Anders, Einer, Aksel, Bent, Gunner, Knud.

    Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Peter .

    Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Pedersen or Pettersen .

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

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