Karen Gjerthrine Hansen

1855–
Sokndal, Rogaland, Norway

The Life Summary of Karen Gjerthrine

When Karen Gjerthrine Hansen was born in 1855, in Sokndal, Rogaland, Norway, her father, Hans Gabriel Johansen, was 39 and her mother, Guri Christine Thorlachsdatter, was 41.

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Family Time Line

Hans Gabriel Johansen
1816–1885
Guri Christine Thorlachsdatter
1814–
Anne Berthine Hansen
1837–
Tollak Hansen
1840–
Konrad Hansen
1842–
Karen Gjerthine Hansen
1845–
Regine Hansen
1848–
Gjerdine Hansen
1850–
Bernt Hansen
1853–
Karen Gjerthrine Hansen
1855–
Jacob Gabriel Hansen
1855–
Hans Kristian Hansen
1858–
Elisabeth Hansen
1860–

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World Events (3)

1855 · Erik Werenskiold
Age 0
Birth year of Erik Werenskiold Norwegian painter and illustrator. He was especially known for his drawings of the Asbjørnsen and Moe fairytale collection.
1857 · Theodor Kittelsen
Age 2
Birth year of Theodor Kittelsen. One of the most popular artists in Norway. He became famous for his nature paintings, as well as his illustrations of fairy tales and legends, especially of trolls.
1860 · School Act
Age 5
School Act of 1860 which required permanent schools in both towns and rural areas.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Nels, Niels, Thor, Jorgen, Knud, Holger, Morten, Nils, Einer, Johan.Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Flemish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Hans . This is the most common surname in Norway. Compare Hanson 4 and also 2 below.Americanized form of Norwegian, North German, Dutch, Flemish, and Danish Hanssen , a variant of 1 above. Compare Hansson 2.

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

Possible Related Names

Hanse
Hans

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