Niels Andersen
1797–
Vivild, Randers, Denmark
The Life of Niels
When Niels Andersen was born on 16 February 1797, in Vivild, Randers, Denmark, his father, Anders Hougaard, was 35 and his mother, Ester ( Estrid) Jorgensdatter, was 33.
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Family Time Line
Anders Hougaard
1762–1837
Ester ( Estrid) Jorgensdatter
1763–1800
Soren Andersen
1792–
Mette Andersdatter
1792–1860
Andersdatter
1800–1800
Jorgen Andersen
1793–
J Andersen
1794–
Anders Andersen
1795–1813
Niels Andersen
1797–
Anne Johanne Andersdatter
1798–1801
Anne Johanne Andersdatter
1801–
Parents & Siblings
1762–1837Male
1763–1800Female
siblings
(9)
1792–Male
1792–1860Female
1793–Male
1794–Male
1795–1813Male
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World Events (8)
1805 · Christianso Lighthouse
Age 8
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.
1808 · Dannebrogordenens Haederstegn
Age 11
Dannebrogordenens Haederstegn, The Cross of Honour of the Order of the Dannebrog, is an award connected to the Danish Order of the Dannebrog. The cross was instituted by King Frederick VI of Denmark and Norway on June 28, 1808 and was named Dannebrogsmendenes Haederstegn until 1952. The award is given to any Dane who has provided a service to Denmark through a noble deed. The cross is considered an additional recognition if awarded to someone who is already a holder of the Order.
1829 · Oldest Leather Goods in Denmark
Age 32
Kuffert Sorensen was established in 1829 by Carl Peter Sorensen as a leather goods company. Today the business has five locations and each are run by a member of the Sorensen family.
Name Meaning
Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Anders, a vernacular form of Andreas .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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