Munk

This family had estates in Denmark (whence they originated), and Sweden, mainly in Scania, i.e. in Färs and Villand County Districts. The Munk family begins with a man called Peder Munk, a knight, known 1333-77, who had issue:

1. Mogens Munk, a knight, known 1394, died in battle 1410, married Kirsten Pedersdotter (Thott).
1.1. Gertrud Mogensdotter, married 1stly Claus Jonsen (Lange), and 2ndly Anders Hak.
1.2. Pernille Mogensdotter, died before 1435, married Lange Jensen (Brok av Estrup).
1.3. Anne Mogensdotter, died after 1461, married Henrik Knudsen (Gyldenstierne).
2. Stig Munk, a knight, known 1391-1423, married Mette Eriksdotter (Banner).
2.1. Niels Munk, a knight, known 1416-64, married Gertrud Svensdotter (Udsen).
2.1.1. Anders Munk, a squire, known 1469, died 1504, married Else Mikkelsdotter (Due).
2.1.1.1. Margrete, died before 1515, married Henning Brostrup.
2.1.1.2. Niels Munk, known 1497-1505, died unmarried.
2.1.1.3. Mikkel Due, known 1496, died unmarried before 1515.
2.1.1.4. Bonde Due, known 1511-18.
2.1.1.5. Svend Munk, known 1511-25, the line died with him.

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