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Gustav Frenssen

Photograph of Gustav Frenssen Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Gustav
Surname
Frenssen

The Name Gustav

Origin
Germanic, Swedish
Meaning
Staff of the Goths or royal staff.
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The Frenssen Surname

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Son of Frens or a descendant of someone named Frens.
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Source

Library of Congress

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