Peder Pedersen

Male6 January 1762–

Brief Life History of Peder

When Peder Pedersen was born on 6 January 1762, in Bindslev, Åstrup, Denmark, his father, Peder Christensen, was 31 and his mother, Margrethe Pedersdatter, was 28.

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Family Time Line

Peder Christensen
1730–1819
Margrethe Pedersdatter
1733–1798
Karen Pedersen
1754–
Søren Pedersen
1772–
Niels Pedersen
1759–
Peder Pedersen
1762–
Christen Pedersen Iversen
1764–1839
Else Pedersdatter
1765–1841
Jens Pedersen
1768–1838
Lars Pedersen
1769–

Sources (1)

  • Peder Pedersen, "Denmark, Baptisms, 1618-1923"

Parents and Siblings

Siblings (8)

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World Events (3)

1776 · Kongens Klub

Age 14

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 27

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.

1792 · Det Classenske Fideicommis

Age 30

Det Classenske Fideicommis is a Danish charitable foundation formed by the industrialist Major General Johan Frederik Classen after he left behind his wealth and possessions in his will to help alleviate poverty and misery to those in the country. Today, it grants around 2 million kroner annually to those in need.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Niels, Bjorn, Knud, Nils, Anders, Jorgen, Egil, Einer, Knut, Peer.

Norwegian and Danish: patronymic from the personal name Peder (see Peter ). This surname is also found in northern Germany. Compare Petersen 2 and Peterson 1.

English: variant of Peterson .

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

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