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Hannibal Sehested

Danish diplomat (1609-1666) · Denmark · On the map · Politicians · Died at 57

Hannibal Sehested was a Danish statesman and son-in-law of King Christian IV. He served as Governor-general of Norway from 1642 to 1651. He fought in the Torstenson War against Sweden and implemented many reforms in Norway.

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After a fall from grace leading to his resignation as Governor-general in 1651, he regained the trust of Frederick III in 1660 and negotiated the Treaty of Copenhagen. He worked as lord treasurer and councillor of state until his death in 1666.

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Denmark
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1609 to 1666 · aged 57