Different calendars in German genealogy

Andrea Bentschneider
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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.

Fri, April 14 2023: 10:00 UTC

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Andrea Bentschneider is a professional genealogist in Hamburg, Germany and founded "
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