Brief Life History of Niels Peder
When Niels Peder Jørgensen was born on 29 March 1852, in Vesterborg, Halsted Klosters, Denmark, his father, Jørgen Bentsen, was 44 and his mother, Birthe Kirstine Rasmusdatter, was 34.
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Sources (4)
- Niels Peder Bentsen, "Denmark Church Records, 1484-1941"
- Niels Peder, "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923"
- Niels Peder, "Denmark Baptisms, 1618-1923"
Parents and Siblings
World Events (6)
1859 · Copenhagen Waterworks
The Copenhagen Waterworks was the first waterworks in Denmark and served the community until 1951. It was one of the first buildings to be built outside Copenhagen's old city walls.
1859 · Copenhagen Zoo
The Copenhagen Zoo was founded in 1859 and is one of the oldest zoos in Europe. It was founded by a ornithologist named Niels Kjaebolling and the first animals that were at the opening were eagles, chickens, ducks, owls, rabbits, a fox, a seal and a turtle. The oldest building still is in use as a stable for the yak exibit. It is open everyday from 9:00am to 8:00pm (20:00).
1914
World War I. Denmark remains neutral throughout the war.
Name Meaning
Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Aagot, Niels. German Hans, Hilde, Kurt, Uwe.
In some cases also an Americanized form of Danish or Norwegian Jørgensen (see Jorgensen ).
North German (Jürgensen): patronymic from the personal name Jürgen, Low German form of George . It is also found in Denmark. Compare Juergensen .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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1857: Ship "Westmoreland" from Liverpool, England to Philadelphia.
Diary of Matthias Cowley: . . . Monday 20th - My health was very bad. Went to the office and had a conversation with President O. [Orson] Pratt. Received letter from Elder J. Woods Norwich, Sister E. …
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