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=== The Len in Denmark ( - 1659) === | === The Len in Denmark ( - 1659) === | ||
During Medieval times Denmark was organized into areas called Lens. Each Len was under the supervision of a government appointed Lensmand who managed the Kings affairs within the Len. <br> | During Medieval times Denmark was organized into areas called Lens. Each Len was under the supervision of a government appointed Lensmand who managed the Kings affairs within the Len. <br> | ||
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In 1662 Denmark was organized into 48 Counties.<br> | In 1662 Denmark was organized into 48 Counties.<br> | ||
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*[[Aalborg County, Denmark|Aalborg]] | *[[Aalborg County, Denmark|Aalborg]] | ||
*[[Aarhus County, Denmark|Aarhus]] | *[[Aarhus County, Denmark|Aarhus]] | ||
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The Len in Denmark ( - 1659)[edit | edit source]
During Medieval times Denmark was organized into areas called Lens. Each Len was under the supervision of a government appointed Lensmand who managed the Kings affairs within the Len.
The Counties of Denmark (1662 - 1793)
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The Counties of Denmark (1793 - 1970)
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In 1793 the Counties were reorganized into 24 Counties . The Danish name for county is Amt. The organization of Danish records in the Family History Library Catalog is based upon this time period.
The Counties of Denmark (1970 - 2006)
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In 1970 the Counties of Denmark were reorganized into 15 Counties.
The Regions of Denmark (2007 - )
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As of January 1, 2007 the Counties of Denmark were replaced by 5 Regions.