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Different calendars in German genealogy

Andrea Bentschneider
Apr 14, 2023
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Calendars
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Time Zones
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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 is a professional genealogist in Hamburg, Germany and founded “
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    Brian Boneham
    1 year 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
    1 year 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
    1 year ago

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

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    Barbara Miller
    1 year ago

    This was a topic I knew nothing about. Great presentation

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    Mrs Chris Wright
    1 year ago

    Excellent! Thanks Andrea!

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    Stephan Hays
    1 year ago

    Very helpful

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    Cynthia Nielsen
    1 year ago

    Great presentation !!

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