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Duus

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Duus is a Danish surname. It is possibly the name for several noble lineages in Denmark. However, one can be traced back to a diploma, given in 1258 to Borchadus & Hartwicus Dus, brothers and knights in the Duchy of Holstein. However, a Niels Mandorp Duus is also mentioned in 1315.[1]

Notable people with this surname include:

References

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  1. ^ Kongelige Danske Genealogiske og Heraldiske Selskab: Lexicon over adelige Familier i Danmark, Norge og Hertugdom̄ene ..., volume 2, page 128.