Different calendars in German genealogy

Andrea Bentschneider
Apr 14, 2023
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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.

About the speaker

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 fo...
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  1. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    2 years ago

    Very informative!

  2. TM
    Taylor McKee
    2 years ago

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

  3. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    2 years ago

    A lot of new information. Will take some time to digest and apply to my records. Very interesting

  4. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    2 years ago

    Lots of information to digest. I'll need to review this webinar again and view the syllabus. Thank you for a great presentation.

  5. CN
    Cynthia Nielsen
    2 years ago

    Great presentation !!

  6. BB
    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!!

  7. WV
    Webinar Viewer
    2 years ago

    A lot more in this webinar than I expected. Andrea was very clear and provided good examples in her presentation.

  8. ES
    Eric Schultz
    2 years ago

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