Christiane Andersen

Brief Life History of Christiane

When Christiane Andersen was born in 1804, in Hjørring, Denmark, her father, Anders Sørensen, was 59 and her mother, Maren Andersdatter, was 29.

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Family Time Line

Anders Sørensen
1745–1813
Maren Andersdatter
1775–1848
Søren Andersen
1798–
Mariane Andersdatter
1799–1881
Christiane Andersen
1804–
Inger Marie Andersdatter
1807–1896
Anders Christian Andersen
1811–

Sources (2)

  • Christiane Andersdatter, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
  • Christiane Andersen, "Denmark, Baptisms, 1618-1923"

World Events (7)

1805 · Christianso Lighthouse

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

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.

1847 · Casino Theatre (Copenhagen)

The Casino Theatre was built as an entertainment center by Georg Carstensen but was converted into a theatre in 1848. After many years of never gaining popularity, it was closed in 1937 and demolished in 1960.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Niels, Lars, Nels, Per, Anders, Holger, Jorgen, Thor, Bjorn, Helmer, Alf.

Norwegian, Danish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Anders, a vernacular form of Andreas . Compare Anderson 1.

Americanized form of Norwegian, North German, and very rare Danish patronymic Anderssen, a cognate of 1 above. Compare Andersson 2.

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

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