Hendrich Christensen
1803–
Grevinge, Holbæk, Denmark
The Life of Hendrich
When Hendrich Christensen was born on 28 August 1803, his father, Christen Hendrichsen, was 42 and his mother, Kirsten Andersdatter, was 30.
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Family Time Line
Christen Hendrichsen
1760–1829
Kirsten Andersdatter
1773–
Kirsten Christensdatter
1791–
Karen Christensdatter
1794–
Maren Christendatter
1797–
Anders Christensen
1799–1843
Ane Christensdatter
1801–
Hendrich Christensen
1803–
Sidse Christensdatter
1805–
Niels Christensen
1807–1883
Jens Christensen
1812–
Peder Christensen
1814–
Parents & Siblings
1760–1829Male
1773–Female
siblings
(10)
- Kirsten Christensdatter
1791–Female
1794–Female
- Maren Christendatter
1797–Female
1799–1843Male
1801–Female
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World Events (7)
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.
1847 · Casino Theatre (Copenhagen)
Age 44
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.
Name Meaning
Danish, Norwegian, and North German: patronymic from the personal name Christen .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Sources (1)
- Hendrich Christensen, "Denmark, Baptisms, 1618-1923"
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