Kjeld Knudsen
about 1836–
Torning, Thorning, Viborg, Denmark
The Life of Kjeld
Kjeld Knudsen was born about 1836, in Torning, Thorning, Viborg, Denmark. He married Cathrina Magrethe Jung about 1861, in Frederiks, Viborg, Denmark. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 1 daughter.
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Family Time Line
Kjeld Knudsen
1836–
Cathrina Magrethe Jung
1842–1871
Marriage: about 1861
Else Marie Knudmine Kjeldsen
1862–
Johannes Jung
1867–
Spouse and Children
1836–Male
Cathrina Magrethe Jung
1842–1871Female
MARRIAGE
about 1861
Frederiks, Viborg, Denmark
about 1861
Frederiks, Viborg, Denmark
children
(2)
Else Marie Knudmine Kjeldsen
1862–Female
Johannes Jung
1867–Male
World Events (7)
1847 · Casino Theatre (Copenhagen)
Age 11
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.
1849
Age 13
Denmark becomes a constitutional monarchy. A two-chamber parliament is established.
1868 · Magasin Du Nord
Age 32
Magasin is a Danish chain of department stores that was founded in 1868 in Copenhagen and still exists today. They can be found in Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, and the UK.
Name Meaning
Danish, Norwegian, and German: patronymic from a personal name derived from Old Norse Knútr meaning ‘knot’ (Danish Knud, Norwegian Knut, German Knuth). This was a Danish royal name, Latinized as Canutus.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (3)
- Kjeld Knudsen in entry for Else Marie Knudmine Kjeldsen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Kjeld Knudsen in entry for Else Marie Knudsine Kjaldsen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Kjeld Knudsen in entry for Else Marie Knudsine Kjaldsen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
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