Brief Life History of Stine
Stine Larsdatter was born on 3 July 1803.
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World Events (3)
1805 · Christianso Lighthouse
Age 2
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
Age 5
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.
1814
Age 11
Denmark cedes Norway to Sweden.
Name Meaning
Probably for the most part a transferred use of the surname, which originally denoted someone who lived near a large boulder or outcrop. In other cases it may derive directly from the vocabulary word (Old English stān), and be chosen as representing qualities of strength and endurance.
Dictionary of First Names © Patrick Hanks and Flavia Hodges 1990, 2003, 2006.
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