Holmboe (family)


Holmboe is a Norwegian family which originated at Hirsholmene in Jutland, Denmark. It was introduced into Norway with the arrival of brothers Jens Olsøn Holmboe and Hans Olsøn Holmboe. Jens Olsen Holmboe was a senior priest who arrived at Vardal during 1705. Hans Olsen Holmboe was a senior military officer who came to Norway during 1716.

Family tree

The family trees are not meant to be complete. It lists only the notable individuals of this family, as well as their ancestors.

Jens Holmboe line

Below is a family tree that branches off from ancestor Jens Holmboe, bailiff in Senja and Troms.

Otto Holmboe line

Below is a family tree that branches off from ancestor Otto Holmboe, provost at Christiania.
In addition, Arnold Holmboe was a great-great-grandchild of Otto's first cousin.

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