Hans Egede Parish, København, Denmark

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History
The parish was originally called Davids Østre parish.

The following is a chronological list of changes to the parish:


 * 8 Feb 1923 - Davids Østre parish split from Davids parish. The church was called Davids kirke.
 * 1 June 1930 - Davids kirke dedicated and name of parish changed to Hans Egedes parish
 * 1931 - parts of Rosenvængets parish given to Hans Egedes.

(Write information such as: how old the parish is, interesting facts about the parish, what alternate names it has, or any boundary changes.)

Street Names
Aarhusgade, Aarhus Plads

Gammel Kalkbrænderi Vej

Herninggade, Hjørringgade, Holstebrogade, Hovgaardsgade

Jens Munks Gade

Kalkbrænderihavnsgade, Korsørgade

Lindenovsgade, Løgstørgade

Marstalsgade, Middelfartgade

Nordre Frihavnsgade

Ringkøbinggade

Silkeborggade, Spangbergsgade, Strandboulevarden, Sundkrogsgade

Vardegade, Viborggade, Vordingborggade

Østbanegade

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