Jessen (surname)
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Jessen [IPA 'jɛsn or 'jɛsən], is a Danish patronymic surname, literally meaning son of Jes. It is borne by less than 1% of the total Danish population; however, in South Jutland by more than 8% of the population[1]. The name is not uncommon in Southern Schleswig.
Persons called Jessen:
- Franz von Jessen - journalist reporting from the Balkan Wars (1870-1949) (Denmark)
- Ida Jessen - author (born 1964) (Denmark)
- Karl Jessen - Russian admiral during the Russo-Japanese War
- Klaus Jessen - author (1964-2002) (Schleswig, Germany)
- Knud Jessen - professor, botanist and geologist (1884-1971) (Denmark)
- Ulla Jessen - actress (born 1946) (Denmark)
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