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Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve

Danish noble and general (1638-1704) · Denmark · On the map · Writers · Died at 65

Ulrik Frederik Gyldenløve, Landgrave of Laurvig was the illegitimate son of Frederick III of Denmark-Norway. A good relationship to his half brother, Christian V, secured him a position as one of the leading statesmen and largest landowners in Denmark-Norway.

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Knight of the Order of the Elephant

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He was the leading general in Norway during the Scanian War, whose Norwegian leg is conventionally named the Gyldenløve War after him. He later served as Governor-general of Norway from 1664 to 1699. In Norway, he established the Countship of Laurvig and succeeded Peter Griffenfeld to the Countship of Tønsberg. His extensive holdings in Denmark included Gyldenholm, Sorgenfri and Skjoldenæsholm.

Country
Denmark
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1638 to 1704 · aged 65