Bodil Jacobsen
22 October 1775–
Sindal, Åstrup, Denmark
The Life Summary of Bodil
When Bodil Jacobsen was born on 22 October 1775, in Sindal, Åstrup, Denmark, her father, Jacob Villumsen, was 40 and her mother, Else Lauritzdatter, was 23. She married Christen Mortensen on 22 October 1797, in Sindal, Åstrup, Denmark.
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Family Time Line
Christen Mortensen
1771–
Bodil Jacobsen
1775–
Marriage: 22 October 1797
Spouse and Children
1771–Male
1775–Female
Marriage
22 October 1797Sindal, Åstrup, Denmark
Parents and Siblings
1736–1796Male
1752–1826Female
Siblings
(7)
1775–Female
1777–1830Male
1780–Male
1781–Male
1784–1784Male
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World Events (7)
1776 · Kongens Klub
Age 1
1776 · Kongens Klub
Age 1
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
Age 14
1789 · Old Artillery Barracks, Christianshavn
Age 14
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.
1808 · Dannebrogordenens Haederstegn
Age 33
1808 · Dannebrogordenens Haederstegn
Age 33
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.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Jorgen, Nils, Anders, Gudrun, Iver, Knud, Alf, Bjorn, Borge, Fredrik.Danish, Norwegian, North German, and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Jacob . Compare Jacobson and Jakobsen .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Jacob
Sources (5)
- Bodil Jacobsdr, "Denmark, Marriages, 1635-1916"
- Boddil Jacobsen, "Denmark, Baptisms, 1618-1923"
- Denmark, Select Baptisms, 1618-1923
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