Hans Johansen

Male6 May 1848–

Brief Life History of Hans

When Hans Johansen was born on 6 May 1848, in Sannidal, Telemark, Norway, his father, John Johnsen Hvalberg, was 42 and his mother, Guro Kittellson, was 43.

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Family Time Line

John Johnsen Hvalberg
1805–
Guro Kittellson
1806–
John Johnson
1838–1874
Kittil Kristian Johansen
1840–
Gunild Johansen
1842–1842
Jens Johnsen
1843–1843
Hans Johansen
1844–1848
Christen Johnsen
1846–1846
Hans Johansen
1848–
Gunhild Tomine Johansen
1852–

Sources (1)

  • Hans Johansen, "Norway, Baptisms, 1634-1927"

Parents and Siblings

Siblings (8)

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World Events (7)

1855 · Erik Werenskiold

Age 7

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 9

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.

1882 · Sigrid Undset

Age 34

Birth year of Sigrid Undset. Norwegian novelist who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928. Her best-known work is Kristin Lavransdatter.

Name Meaning

Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Per, Niels, Nils, Thor, Johan, Bjorn, Lars, Oluf, Borge, Holger, Jarl.

Norwegian, Danish, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Johan (Scandinavian), Johann (German), vernacular forms of Johannes (see John ). Compare Johanson and Johnson .

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

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