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Birth Names: (in birth order) *Jørgen Olsen *Niels Olsen
Place of Birth: Odense, Denmark
Dates of Birth: *15 March, 1950 *13 April, 1954
Ethnicity: Danish
Olsen Brothers are a Danish duo, formed by brothers Jørgen Olsen and Niels Olsen. They are known for winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2000. They are the sons of Inger [Marie (Nielsen)] and Kaj [Eli] Olsen. Jørgen is married to Lena Madsen. Niels is married to Joy-Maria Frederiksen.
The Olsen Brothers’ paternal grandfather was Niels Christian Olsen (the son of an I. P. Kristensen and Anne Margrethe Olsen). Niels was born in Copenhagen. Anne Margrethe was the daughter of Niels Olsen and Inger Kristine Nielsen.
The Olsen Brothers’ paternal grandmother was Karen Marie Madsen (the daughter of Knud Madsen and Dorthea Justesen). Karen was born in Ellinge. Knud was the son of Mads Rasmussen and Christiane Knudsdatter. Dorthea was the daughter of Just Jensen and Birte Andersdatter.
The Olsen Brothers’ maternal grandfather was named Niels Marius Nielsen. Niels was born in Vejby.
The Olsen Brothers’ maternal grandmother was Jenny Marie Jacobsen (the daughter of Anders Peter Jacobsen and Anna Kristiansen). Jenny was born in Hjallese. Anders was the son of Niels Jacobsen and Ane Hansen. Anna was the daughter of Anders Kristiansen.
A MyHeritage DNA test taken by Jørgen stated that his genetic ancestry is:
*76.1% Scandinavian *23.9% North and West European
*76.1% Scandinavian *23.9% North and West European
A MyHeritage DNA test taken by Niels stated that his genetic ancestry is:
*58.1% Scandinavian *41.9% North and West European
*58.1% Scandinavian *41.9% North and West European
Sources: Marriage record of the Olsen Brothers’ parents – https://familysearch.org
Family history of the Olsen Brothers – https://www.myheritage.com
The Olsen Brothers’ father on the 1930 Danish Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Obituary of the Olsen Brothers’ father – https://xn--ddsannoncer-ggb.afdoede.dk
Baptismal record of the Olsen Brothers’ paternal grandfather, Niels Christian Olsen – https://www.familysearch.org
Baptismal record of the Olsen Brothers’ paternal great-grandmother, Anne Margrethe Olsen – https://www.familysearch.org
The Olsen Brothers’ paternal grandmother, Karen Marie Madsen, on the 1906 Danish Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Baptismal record of the Olsen Brothers’ paternal great-grandfather, Knud Madsen – https://www.familysearch.org
Baptismal record of the Olsen Brothers’ paternal great-grandmother, Dorthea Justesen – https://www.familysearch.org
The Olsen Brothers’ mother on the 1930 Danish Census – https://www.familysearch.org
The Olsen Brothers’ maternal grandmother, Jenny Marie Jacobsen, on the 1906 Danish Census – https://www.familysearch.org
Baptismal record of the Olsen Brothers’ maternal great-grandfather, Anders Peter Jacobsen – https://www.familysearch.org
Baptismal record of the Olsen Brothers’ maternal great-great-grandfather, Niels Jacobsen – https://www.familysearch.org
Baptismal record of the Olsen Brothers’ maternal great-great-grandmother, Ane Hansen – https://www.familysearch.org