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Church records are probably one of the most vital records to use in Copenhagen Research. With Christening, Marriage and Burial records, entire families can be reconstructed and generations connected.<br> | |||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
Up until the 20th century, nearly everyone belonged to a church, resulting in records for each individual. For centuries, the only recognized church in Denmark was the Danish Lutheran Church (''Den Danske Folkekirke''); however, beginning in the mid-1800s more and more churches were accepted by the Danish government.<br> | |||
== Many Denominations == | |||
Throughout Denmark's history, the Danish Lutheran Church has been the largest denomination. | |||
-Den Danske Folkekirke (1617) | |||
-Roman Catholic (1647) | |||
-French Reformed Church (1685) | |||
-German Reformed Church (1686) | |||
-Anglican (1835) | |||
-Methodist (1846) | |||
-Latter-day Saint (1850) | |||
-Baptist | |||
-Jewish | |||
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== References == | |||
== References == | |||
[[Category:Denmark]] [[Category:Copenhagen]] | [[Category:Denmark]] [[Category:Copenhagen]] | ||