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Different calendars in German genealogy

Andrea Bentschneider
Apr 14, 2023
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Calendars
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About this webinar

Only since 1893, there is one time zone in Germany! However, in the sources relevant for genealogy there are also dates referring to the Julian and Gregorian calendars, as well as the French revolutionary calendar and the church calendar. Here the differences and conversion to today’s dates are explained.

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Andrea Bentschneider
Andrea Bentschneider, based in Hamburg, Germany, is renowned for her expertise and contributions to the field of genealogy. Since establishing “Beyond History” in 2004, she has emerged as Germany’s foremost expert in genealogical
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    Brian Boneham
    2 years ago

    Brilliant webinar about the different calendars which could help significantly with chasing out our earlier ancestors BMD’s. A must watch again webinar!!

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    Taylor McKee
    2 years ago

    I found out the different calendars that were/are in use in Germany/Europe. It was very informative.

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    Eric Schultz
    2 years ago

    Very good overview. Very useful for records before the 19th century.

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    Barbara Miller
    2 years ago

    This was a topic I knew nothing about. Great presentation

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    Mrs Chris Wright
    2 years ago

    Excellent! Thanks Andrea!

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    Stephan Hays
    2 years ago

    Very helpful

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    Cynthia Nielsen
    2 years ago

    Great presentation !!

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