About C.F. Hansen
Lived 1788 – 1873 (aged 84). C.F. Hansen was a Danish army officer and politician.
Christian Frederik Hansen (29 November 1788 – 22 June 1873), was a Danish military officer who served as Minister of War.
Early life and career Christian Frederik Hansen was born in Helsingør as the son of colonel Hans Chr. Hansen.
Political offices He served as Minister of Defence in the second cabinet of Moltke from 16 November 1848 to 13 July 1851. He later served as Minister of War in the cabinet of Bluhme from 27 January 1852 to 21 April 1853, then in the cabinet of Ørsted from 21 April 1853 to 12 December 1854 and finally in the second cabinet of Bluhme 11 July 1864 to 6 November 1865.
Awards He was appointed to general à la suite at the end of his political career. He received the Order of the Elephant in 1865.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was C.F. Hansen?
Danish politician
When was C.F. Hansen born?
C.F. Hansen was born on 29 November 1788 in Helsingør.
When did C.F. Hansen die?
C.F. Hansen died on 22 June 1873 in Copenhagen.
What was C.F. Hansen's occupation?
C.F. Hansen was an army officer and politician.
What nationality was C.F. Hansen?
C.F. Hansen was Danish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Christian Frederik Hansen (officer)
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