Named after the Lassesen that went with Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen to the South Pole in 1911. He later went with Sir Douglas Mawson on his early exploration of the icy continent. By chance, Ken Lassesen worked with Amundsen nephew in the 1970’s
Location
| 66° 57′ 48.3″ S | 142° 38′ 41.7″ E |
Vålse, Storstrom, Denmark Vålse Church is located in the southern part of the village of Vålse, about 19 km NNW of Nykøbing Falster. The church is dedicated to St. Olav the Holy, who is also Read more
The name giver was Lasse Larsen Birth: 27 May 1816 • Gloslunde, Storstrom, Denmark Death: 18 Feb 1875 • Gloslunde, Storstrom, Denmark2nd great-grandfather A GED file is available from Ken upon request. The earliest ancestor with a DNA match to another Read more
The Danish and Norwegian family are not related (yet). Norwegian Family Danish Family
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