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Johan Frederik Classen

Norwegian-Danish industrialist, businessman and General (1725-1792) · Denmark · On the map · Business Professionals · Died at 67

Johan Frederik Classen, frequently also J. F. Classen, was a Danish-Norwegian industrialist, major general, landowner and founder of Det Classenske Fideicommis.

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A typical day, 30 days to 7 October 2026

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Awards

Noble Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog

About this person

He served as chancellery adviser to King Frederik V. Classen built the manor house Arresødal in 1773, he renovated the Neoclassical manor house Corselitze in 1777, and built the General's Summerhouse by the Corselitze Forest.

Country
Denmark
Category
Business Professionals
Type
Business Professional
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1725 to 1792 · aged 67