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Momm·sen (mäm′zən, -sən)

Mommsen, Theodor (tā′ə dôr′) 1817-1903; Ger. historian

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the Frisian/Danish surname 'Mommsen' comes from the given name Momme. It means son of Momme. When the Catholic started recording names in the 15th century people were required to take surnames. Up until then people went by a single name.

Posted by Brian R. Mommsen 77 days ago.

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