Niels Andersen
1719–1751
Borre, Vestfold, Norway
The Life of Niels
Niels Andersen was christened on 21 January 1719, in Borre, Vestfold, Norway. He died in 1751, at the age of 32.
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Spouse & Children
1719–1751Male
- Ingedorg Larsdatter
–Female
World Events (2)
1736 · Confirmation & education
Law of 1736 legally established Confirmation in the Lutheran Church which led to organized education for all children. These became important records which the Pastor kept.
1739 · Universal schooling
First school law to begin universal schooling in Norway. They taught the subjects of Christianity, reading, writing, arithmetic. Compulsory schooling from the age of seven and at least until ten to twelve years old.
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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